Nutty Vegetable Pilaf

Description

Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 cups coarsely chopped broccoli
• 2 medium carrots, julienned
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• ½ teaspoon dried basil leaves
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 cups cooked brown rice (cooked in low-sodium chicken broth)
• ½ cup chopped pecans, toasted
• ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions

1. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add broccoli, carrots and onion.
2. Cook and stir 5 to 7 minutes or until broccoli and carrots are tender and onion is beginning to brown.
3. Add mushrooms, garlic, thyme, basil, salt and pepper.
4. Cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until mushrooms are tender.
5. Add rice and pecans; cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring, until well blended and thoroughly heated.
6. Just before serving sprinkle with cheese, if desired.