Oriental oats pilaf

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupQuaker Oats, uncooked (quick or old-fashioned)
1Egg; beaten
1cupSliced mushrooms
½cupSliced green onions
½cupSliced celery
2tablespoonsMargarine or butter
½cupChicken broth
2tablespoonsSoy sauce
2teaspoonsSugar
6ouncesFrozen pea pods; thawed

Directions

Combine oats and egg, mixing until oats are thoroughly coated. In medium skillet, saute mushrooms, green onions and celery in margarine 3 to 4 minutes or until tender. Add oats mixture; cook, stirring constantly, about 8 minutes or until oats are dry, separated and lightly browned. Add combined chicken broth, soy sauce and sugar; continue cooking 3 to 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally. Add pea pods; heat through.

NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS per serving: * calories 162 * carbohydrates 20 g * protein 7 g * fat 6 g * calcium 34 mg * sodium 500 mg * cholesterol 45 mg * dietary fiber 3 g

Source: "Hurry, Let's Eat!" Reprinted with permission from The Quaker Oats Company Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias