Colorful Rice Pilaf

Colorful Rice Pilaf

Yield: 6 servings

Serving Size: 2/3-cup

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons reduced-fat margarine or light butter

1/2 cup finely chopped celery

1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions

1/2 cup finely chopped carrot

3 cups cooked brown rice

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried

Directions:

Place the margarine or butter in a large nonstick skillet and

preheat over medium heat. Add the celery, scallions, and

carrots. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for several

minutes, until the vegetables are tender. Add the rice, salt,

and parsley to the skillet mixture and cook, stirring

frequently, for a couple of minutes, until the mixture is heated

through. Add a tablespoon or two of water if the mixture seems

too dry. Serve hot.

Calories: 132 Protein: 2.7 g Sodium: 149 mg Fat: 2.6 g

Carbohydrates: 24 g Exchanges: 1-1/4 Starch, 1/2 Vegetable,

1/2 Fat

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Contributed by:

 * World Recipes Y-Group