Rice Pilaf

Hot side dish.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 6 cups

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups white rice
• 2  tablespoons low-fat margarine
• 3  cups water
• 3  teaspoons  beef base
• 3⁄4 cup parsley
• 3⁄4 cup  diced carrot
• 1⁄2 cup  diced green onion (with tops)

Directions

1. In large skillet brown rice with the margarine.
2. Add water and beef soup base, carrots, parsley, and onion to the rice. Bring to a boil; then, reduce heat and cover skillet.
3. Cook stirring occasionally until all liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.