Mushroom Pecan Rice

Description
Contributed by Recipe reprinted with permission from HealthRecipes.com

Ingredients

 * 1 cup uncooked brown rice
 * 2½ cups water
 * ½ cup chopped pecans
 * 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
 * 2 tbsp olive oil
 * 1 onion, finely chopped
 * 1 green pepper, finely chopped
 * 1 tbsp low-fat chicken base
 * ½ tsp garlic powder
 * ½ tsp onion powder
 * ½ tsp nutmeg

Directions

 * 1) Add the water to a large pot and bring to boil.
 * 2) In the meantime, stir fry the chopped onions in a pan until the onions become translucent.
 * 3) Add the sliced mushrooms and stir fry for two more minutes.
 * 4) Add all the ingredients to the boiling water.
 * 5) Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook until water has been absorbed into rice.
 * 6) Average cooking time is 60 minutes.
 * 7) Let stand for 10 minutes and fluff with fork.