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Vegetable Pilaf

Contributed By: DairyCouncil
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Vegetables and cheese make this rice special.

Ingredients

4 tbs. Butter or margarine
1 pound Smal red potatoes, cut into 1/4 inch thick slices
3 Green onions, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 Medium-sized carrots, diced
3 cups Water
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/8 teaspoon Salt
2 Chicken-flavored bouillon cubes or envelopes
1 1/2 cups Regular long-grain rice
1 15 1/4-19 oz can red kidney beans,drained
1 cup Frozen peas
1/4 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 4 oz Package mozzarella cheese, shredded (1/2 cup0

Preparation

1. In 12 inch skilet over medium-high heat, in hot butter or margarine, cook potato slices, green onions, and carrots, stirring frequently, until lightly browned, about 5 min. Add water, salt, pepper and chicken bouillon; over high heat, heat to boiling. Add rice; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 20 min. or until rice and vegetables are tender and all liquid is absorbed.

2. Into rice mixture in skillet, stir kidney beans, frozen peas, Parmesan, and mozzarella; cook, stirring gently, until beans and peas are heated through and cheese melts.

Cook's Notes

Low in cholesterol
A good source of vitamin A, calcium, and iron.

Nutrient Information

Calories230
Total Fat8 g
Saturated Fat2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2 g
Carbohydrates31 g
Protein9 g
Vitamin A4755 IU
Vitamin C15 mg
Calcium119 mg
Sodium864 mg
Iron2 mg
Fiber7 g

Recipe Comments

Comment by: chapper4
This is a great healthy dish. Could be a main course or side dish. Makes plenty. My wife loved it and took the leftovers for lunch. I thought it was a little bland.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 1 hour
Ingredients: Rice, Pasta & Bread
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 8
Special Features: Vegetarian
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
High Fiber
Meal Type: Entree