Vegetable and Rice Medley

Vegetable and Rice Medley with Brown and Wild Rice

Ingredients

* 1 package (6.7 oz) brown and wild rice mix
* 13 ounces fat-free, reduced-sodium mushroom flavored
vegetable broth
* 1 Tbsp. olive oil
* 1 large onion, chopped
* 1 cup fresh or frozen green beans, cut into ˝-inch pieces
* 1 cup sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms
* 1/2 cup shredded carrots, packed
* 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
* 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Using a large saucepan, cook rice mix according to package
directions omitting butter and seasoning packet and substituting
vegetable broth for water.

Meanwhile, in large skillet, heat oil.
Sauté onion and green beans for 2 minutes. Add the mushrooms,
carrots and pepper. Sauté 3 to 5 minutes longer or until vegetables
are tender. Add vegetables and almonds to cooked rice. Stir to
combine and serve.

Makes 8 servings. Per serving: 150 calories, 4 g total fat
(trace saturated fat), 26 g carbohydrate, 3 g protein, 3 g dietary
fiber, 40 mg sodium.