Kaleidoscope Garden Vegetable Rice

An easy, savory side dish.

• Ready In: 53 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 1⁄2 cup  finely chopped onion
• 1⁄2 cup  finely diced carrot
• 1  cup  grated zucchini
• 1  cup  finely diced  yellow squash
• 1  cup converted rice
• 2 1⁄2 cups water
• 1 (2 ounce) package  spring  vegetable soup mix (Knorr)
•  fresh ground black pepper

Directions

1. Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat; add in the onion and carrot; stir/saute for 2-3 minutes or until the onion begins to soften.
2. Add in the zucchini, yellow squash, and rice; stir to blend.
3. Gradually pour in the water, then stir in the soup mix.
4. Bring mixture to a boil; lower heat to medium-low, and simmer for about 16-18-20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
5. Add in pepper to taste, if desired.