Festive Pilaf

    Yield: 8 servings

    Source: "Mr. Food Every Day's a Holiday Diabetic Cookbook"


    Ingredients

      1 T butter
      1 C uncooked long or whole grain rice/divided
      2 chicken bouillon cubes
      2 C water
      3 scallions, sliced
      1/2 med. red peppers/finely chopped
      1/8 tsp black pepper


    In a large skillet, melt butter over high heat. Brown 1/2 cup rice in butter, stirring constantly.

    Add remaining 1/2 cup rice, bouillon cubes and water, bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low, cover and simmer for 18 to 20 minutes.

    Stir in scallions, red and black pepper, cook until heated through.

    Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/2 cup):Calories: 103, Fat: 2 g, Cholesterol: 4 mg, Sodium: 242 mg, Carbohydrate: 20g, Dietary Fiber: 1g, Sugars: 1 g, Protein: 2 g

    Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1/2 Fat