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MCR: Tomato Rice Pilaf Recipe (2)

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MCR: Tomato Rice Pilaf Recipe (2)

Taste of Home December/January 2006
Reviews rate this recipe 4.5 of 5 stars.
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
MAKES: 2 servings (3/4-cup ea)

Parsley, green onions and tomatoes add festive color to this mild rice dish from Carole Fraser of Toronto, Ontario. “I serve this pilaf quite often as a change from potatoes. It complements any type of meat or chicken.”

Ingredients:
• 2 teaspoons butter
• 1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 1-1/4 cups chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons chopped green onion
• 2 tablespoons chopped tomato
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Directions:
1. In a 3-cup microwave-safe dish, melt butter. Stir in the rice and onion. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2-3 minutes or until rice is lightly browned and onion is tender, stirring once. Add broth.

2. Cover and cook on high for 13-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Stir in the green onion, tomato and parsley.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

1 serving (3/4 cup) equals 216 calories, 2 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 7 mg cholesterol, 418 mg sodium, 42 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 6 g protein.