Carrot rice pilaf

2 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1teaspoonOlive oil
1cupSliced, peeled baby carrots
½cupLong grain white rice
1cupDefatted, low-salt chicken stock
¼cupSnipped fresh chives
Salt and black pepper

Directions

Heat oil in a medium-size nonstick skillet and saute carrots without browning for 5 minutes. Add rice and saute 1 minute. Add chicken stock, bring to a boil, cover and simmer gently 15 minutes. Remove lid and test rice; liquid should be absorbed and rice cooked through.

Add chives, salt, and pepper to taste and toss well.

Nutrtional info per serving:234 cal; 7g pro, 43g carb, 3g fat (13%) Exchanges: 1⅒ veg, 2½ bread, ⅖ meat, ½ fat

Source: Dinner in Minutes, Miami Herald, 8/31/95 format: 8/5/96, Lisa Crawford