Easy Vegetable Rice Medley

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    LovelyComplex's AvatarLovelyComplex , 07-18-2007 08:02 AM

    EASY VEGETABLE RICE MEDLEY

    1 Tbsp. canola oil
    1 cup chopped onions (about 1 medium)
    1/2 cup chopped carrots (about 1 medium)
    1/2 cup chopped celery (about 1 stalk)
    1/2 cup chopped red peppers
    1 can (14 1/2 oz.) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
    1 1/2 cups Minute White Rice, uncooked
    1 cup frozen peas

    Heat oil in nonstick skillet. Add onions, carrots, celery and peppers; cook 5 minutes or until tender.

    Add broth; bring to boil.

    Stir rice and peas; cover. Simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

    Makes 4 servings, 1 1/4 cups each.

    CAL 220, FAT 4g (sat 0g), CHOL 0mg, SODIUM 310mg, CARB 39g, FIBER 4g, SUGARS 6g, PROTEIN 9g, VIT A 70%DV, VIT C 40%DV, CALCIUM 4%DV, IRON 15%DV

    SUBSTITUTE: Try 3 cups frozen broccoli florets or frozen mixed vegetables for the vegetables. Add when you would have added the peas.
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