Holiday Herb and Nut Pilaf

Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 1 tablespoon butter
 * 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
 * 1 cup thinly sliced Shiitake or button Mushrooms
 * 1 clove garlic, minced
 * 1 medium red or yellow bell pepper, chopped
 * 3 cups cooked rice (cooked in beef broth)
 * 3/4 cup coarsely chopped toasted pecans*
 * 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
 * 1/2 teaspoon salt
 * 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

 * 1) Heat butter in large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
 * 2) Add Onion, Mushrooms and garlic. Cook and stir 3 to 5 minutes or until Onion is tender.
 * 3) Add red bell pepper cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes.
 * 4) Add rice, pecans, thyme, salt and pepper. Cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated.