Microwave Rice Pilaf

Name: Microwave Rice Pilaf
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup each chopped onion, celery and green pepper; 1 tablespoon butter; 1/2 cup hot water; 1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained; 1/3 cup uncooked instant rice; 1-1/2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 2 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This speedy side dish complements almost any main dish. It's just the right amount for my husband and me, but also easy to double for a larger group. —Norma Jean Koelmel, Shattuc, Illinois

Ingredients

1/4 cup each chopped onion, celery and green pepper
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup hot water
1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1/3 cup uncooked instant rice
1-1/2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules

Directions

In a 1-qt. microwave-safe dish, combine the onion, celery, green pepper and butter. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2-4 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cook on high for 7-10 minutes or until rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 145 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 960mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein.

This speedy side dish complements almost any main dish. It's just the right amount for my husband and me, but also easy to double for a larger group. —Norma Jean Koelmel, Shattuc, Illinois

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