Confetti Rice II

Ingredients

 * 1 tbsp virgin olive oil
 * 1 small Onion, chopped
 * 3/4 cup brown basmati rice
 * -soaked 2 hours
 * 1/4 cup dry white wine
 * 1/4 tsp dried leaf thyme, crushed
 * 1/8 tsp pepper
 * 2 cup chicken broth or
 * vegetable stock
 * 1/2 cup dice red bell pepper
 * 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

Directions
In a medium-size non-stick saucepan, heat oil, heat oil and saute Onion until softened. Rinse and drain rice. Add to saucepan and brown. Add wine, thyme, pepper and broth, bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes until rice. Add Peas and bell pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until all liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Garnish with Cheese and serve. Food exchange per serving: 2 starch/bread exchanges + ½ fat exchange calories: 192; cho: 1 mg; car: 34g; pro: 5g; sod: 59 mg; fat: 3g; souce: light & easy diabetes cuisine by betty marks