Rice Pilaf with Green Beans and Carrots

Name: Rice Pilaf with Green Beans and Carrots
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 2 h 40 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 1/2 cups uncooked converted long-grain white rice; 1/2 cup sliced carrot (1 medium); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning; 1 cup water; 1 can (14 oz) chicken broth with roasted garlic; 1 1/4 cups frozen cut green beans, thawed*; 2 medium green onions, sliced (2 tablespoons)

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Prep 10 min
Total 2 hr 40 min
Ingredients 9
Servings 12

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A veggie trilogy of green beans, carrots and onions is mixed into long-grain rice pilaf for a wonderfully traditional side dish with it all.

by Qué Rica Vida Cocina

Updated Sep 20, 2016

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups uncooked converted long-grain white rice
1/2 cup sliced carrot (1 medium)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1 cup water
1 can (14 oz) chicken broth with roasted garlic
1 1/4 cups frozen cut green beans, thawed*
2 medium green onions, sliced (2 tablespoons)

Directions

1

In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add rice, carrot, salt and lemon-pepper seasoning; cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until rice is golden brown. Add water and broth; heat to boiling. Remove from heat.
2

Meanwhile, spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
3

Pour rice mixture into slow cooker. Stir in thawed green beans and onions (make sure all rice is under liquid and not sticking to side of slow cooker).
4

Cover; cook on Low setting 2 to 2 1/2 hours. If desired, keep rice mixture warm on Low setting up to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Expert Tips

tip 1
*To thaw frozen green beans, place in colander or strainer; rinse with warm water until thawed. Drain well.
tip 2
If chicken broth with roasted garlic is unavailable, use regular chicken broth and add 2 cloves minced garlic.

Nutrition Information

120 Calories, 2 1/2g Total Fat, 2g Protein, 21g Total Carbohydrate, 0g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 120

Calories from Fat: 25

Total Fat: 2 1/2g; 4%

Saturated Fat: 0g; 0%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 0mg; 0%

Sodium: 240mg; 10%

Potassium: 75mg; 2%

Total Carbohydrate: 21g; 7%

Dietary Fiber: 1g; 4%

Sugars: 0g

Protein: 2g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 15%; 15%

Vitamin C: 0%; 0%

Calcium: 0%; 0%

Iron: 8%; 8%

Exchanges:

1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

1 1/2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

More About This Recipe

A veggie trilogy of green beans, carrots and onions is mixed into long-grain rice pilaf for a wonderfully traditional side dish with it all.