Continental Rice

Name: Continental Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth; 1 package (9 ounces) frozen French-style green beans; 1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1-1/2 cups uncooked instant rice

Total Time Prep: 5 min. Cook: 15 min. + standing

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

I love this dish! It's quick and doesn't require a lot of shopping for ingredients, plus it goes well with many entrees.

Ingredients

1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons butter
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 package (9 ounces) frozen French-style green beans
1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups uncooked instant rice

Directions

In a large saucepan, saute garlic in butter for 2 minutes. Add the broth, beans, mushrooms, basil and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered for 2 minutes. Add rice; cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 8 minutes or until broth is absorbed.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 147 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 403mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.

I love this dish! It's quick and doesn't require a lot of shopping for ingredients, plus it goes well with many entrees.

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