prep time
5 min

cook time
15 min

servings
4 (1 cup each)

WHAT YOU'LL NEED


Minute Rice^® instant white rice, uncooked
1½ cups (375 mL)
1 tbsp (15 mL)		canola oil
1 cup (250 mL)		chopped onions (about 1 medium)
½ cup (125 mL)		chopped carrots (about 1 medium)
½ cup (125 mL)		chopped celery (about 1 stalk)
½ cup (125 mL)		chopped red peppers
1 cup (250 mL)		frozen peas
1½ cups (375 mL)		25% less sodium chicken broth

INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1: Heat oil in skillet. Add onions, carrot, celery and peppers; cook for 5 minutes or until tender

Step 2: Add broth; bring to boil

Step 3: Stir in Minute Rice^® and peas; cover. Simmer for 5 minutes Remove from heat. Let it stand for 5 minutes before serving

Believe it. Only 20 minutes for a mouth-watering rice mix with gorgeous colour.

Substitute:
Substitute 3 cups (750 mL) frozen broccoli florets or frozen mixed vegetables for the vegetables. Add when you would have added the peas.

Tip:
If there's only 2 of you, this dish is also great reheated the next night.

Nutrition Bonus:
Here's a tasty way to eat your vegetables. The carrots are an excellent source of vitamin A and the sweet red peppers are rich in vitamin C.