Tomato Rice Pilaf

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
Yield 2 servings
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.

Nutrition Facts

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

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.”
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