Brown Rice Pilaf

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Ingredients

  • Time: 25 minutes
  • 1 cup  water
  • 1 teaspoon  instant chicken bouillon granules
  • 1 cup  sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 3/4 cup  quick-cooking brown rice
  • 1/2 cup  shredded carrot
  • 3/4 teaspoon  snipped fresh marjoram or 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram, crushed
  • Dash  pepper
  • 1/4 cup  thinly sliced green onions
  • 1 tablespoon  snipped fresh parsley
  • Fresh marjoram (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium saucepan stir together the water and bouillon granules. Bring to boiling. Stir in the mushrooms, uncooked rice, carrot, snipped or dried marjoram, and pepper. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 12 minutes.

Remove from heat. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Add the green onions and parsley; toss lightly with a fork. If desired, garnish with additional fresh marjoram. Makes 4 side-dish servings.

nutrition facts
Calories 74, Total Fat (g) 1, Saturated Fat (g) 0, Cholesterol (mg) 0, Sodium (mg) 228, Carbohydrate (g) 15, Fiber (g) 2, Protein (g) 3, Vitamin A (DV%) 39, Vitamin C (DV%) 7, Calcium (DV%) 2, Iron (DV%) 4, Starch (d.e.) 1, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet