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Rice Primavera

A versatile, pretty side dish or make it a main dish by adding cooked chicken. Substitute the listed vegetables with seasonal or family favorites.

Time
1hr
Ingredients
13
Servings
13
Products

Servings

8

Ingredients

13

Cook Time

20 minutes

Product used:

Long-Grain White

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

1 Tablspoon. vegetable oil
1 cup sliced carrots
1 cup asparagus pieces (1-inch pieces)
1 cup (4-ounce) fresh pea pods
1 cup red bell pepper chunks
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1 Tablspoon. margarine or butter
2 Tbxp. flour
1 cup milk
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
3 cups hot, cooked Riceland Extra Long Grain Rice

Preparation

1. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.  Stir-fry carrots 1 minute.  

2. Add remaining vegetables; stir-fry 2-3 minutes or until tender-crisp.  

3. Remove vegetables from pan.  

4. Melt margarine in skillet.  Stir in flour until blended.  

5. Gradually stir in milk and chicken broth; cook until slightly thickened, stirring constantly.  

6. Stir in vegetables, basil, cheese and rice; toss to coat.  Serve immediately.

Chef's Note: Substite cooked Riceland 100% Natural Brown Rice for a whole grain base.