prep time
20 min

cook time
10 min

servings
4

WHAT YOU'LL NEED


Minute Rice® Cups Ready to Serve Long Grain & Wild Rice – Chicken Flavour
4 (125 g each)
3 tbsp (45 mL)		olive oil
2		medium zucchini, chopped
2		cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp (1 mL)		each salt and pepper
2 tbsp (30 mL)		balsamic vinegar
1 tsp (5 mL)		grainy mustard
1 tsp (5 mL)		honey
1 1/2 cups (375 mL)		cubed cooked chicken (optional)
1/4 cup (60 mL)		shelled pistachios
1/4 cup (60 mL)		dried cranberries
1 cup (250 mL)		baby spinach

INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1: Cook rice according to package directions. Let cool completely.

Step 2: Meanwhile, in large skillet, heat 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the oil over medium-high heat; sauté zucchini, garlic, salt and pepper for 4 or 5 minutes or until tender-crisp.

Step 3: Whisk together remaining oil, vinegar, mustard and honey until smooth; add to skillet along with rice. Cook, stirring, for 2 or 3 minutes or until rice is heated through. Stir in chicken (if using), pistachios, cranberries and baby spinach. Serve warm.

Tips:

For a quick dinner solution, substitute prepared balsamic vinaigrette for the dressing.

Garnish this dish with crumbled goat cheese, if desired.

You can use any combination of dried fruit and nuts that are on hand: try currants, raisins, almonds or walnuts.

Add cubed, cooked chicken, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Per 1/4 recipe