Confetti Rice II

Description
Source: Light & Easy Diabetes Cuisine by Betty Marks

Ingredients

 * 1 tbsp virgin olive oil
 * 1 small onion, chopped
 * ¾ cup brown basmati rice, soaked 2 hours
 * ¼ cup dry white wine
 * ¼ tsp dried leaf thyme, crushed
 * ⅛ tsp pepper
 * 2 cup chicken broth or vegetable stock
 * ½ cup dice red bell pepper
 * ½ cup peas
 * 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

 * 1) In a medium-size non-stick saucepan, heat oil, heat oil and saute onion until softened.
 * 2) Rinse and drain rice.
 * 3) Add to saucepan and brown.
 * 4) Add wine, thyme, pepper and broth, bring to a boil.
 * 5) Reduce heat, cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes until rice.
 * 6) Add peas and bell pepper.
 * 7) Cook, stirring occasionally, until all liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
 * 8) Garnish with cheese and serve.

per serving:
 * Calories: 192 | cho: 1mg | car: 34g | pro: 5g | sod: 59mg | fat: 3g
 * Food exchanges: 2 starch/bread | ½ fat