Veggie Rice Pilaf
Colorful and full of flavor. Great addition to your meal. Lower in sodium, phosphorus, and potassium. Counts as 1 carb serving.
Ingredients
Serving size: 1/2 cup
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Servings:
Ingredients
1⁄2 cup
rice (uncooked) 1⁄2 cup
orzo pasta 1⁄2 cup
onion (diced) 1⁄2 cup
carrot (diced) 1⁄2 cup
peas (frozen) 2 cloves
garlic (minced) 2 cups
chicken broth (low sodium) 1 1⁄2 tablespoon
butter (unsalted)Directions
Instructions
- Melt butter in large skillet
- Add orzo
- Cook till golden brown while stirring occasionally
- Add onion and cook for a few minutes
- Add garlic and cook for another minute or two
- Blend the rice and broth in and bring to a boil
- Cover and reduce heat to a simmer
- Add carrots and peas after about 10 or 15 minutes
- Continue cooking
- Remove from heat once liquid has been absorbed and rice is tender
- Let stand for a few minutes
- Fluff rice and serve
Nutritional Analysis
Per serving
Calories: 106 kcal
Protein: 3 g
Carbohydrates: 17 g
Dietary Fiber: 1 g
Phosphorus: 49 mg
Potassium: 95 mg
Sodium: 86 mg
