Five-Minute Pilaf
From: Diabetic LivingBrown rice dressed up with frozen veggies, reduced-fat pesto, and a sprinkling of nuts is an eye-catching and nutritious side dish to go with your favorite broiled or grilled meat, poultry, or fish.
Servings: 6 (1/2 cup) servings
Total: 5 mins
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Ingredients
1 8.8-ounce pouch cooked brown rice
2 cups frozen Italian-blend vegetables or frozen zucchini and yellow summer squash
1/4 cup refrigerated reduced-fat basil pesto
2 tablespoons pine nuts or chopped walnuts, toasted
Directions
1. In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine brown rice and frozen vegetables. Cover bowl. Microwave on 100% power (high) for 4 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender and mixture is heated through, stirring once or twice during cooking. Stir in pesto. Sprinkle with pine nuts to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 136, Total Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat 0 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Sodium 110 mg, Carbohydrate 17 g, Total Sugar 2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 5%, Calcium 5%, Iron 2%. Exchanges: Vegetable .5, Starch 1, Fat 1.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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