I got the idea for this dish at a Mongolian restaurant here in Bogota. It's a versatile recipe as you can add any vegetable or amount of vegetables you want. Sharon Fleming - Bogota, Colombia

SERVINGS: 8
CATEGORY: Side Dish
METHOD:
TIME: Prep: 20 min. Cook: 30 min.

Ingredients:
1 package (6.7 ounces) mushroom-flavored brown and wild rice mix
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup cut fresh green beans (1/2-inch pieces)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 medium carrots, shredded
1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Directions:
In a large saucepan, cook rice mix according to package directions, omitting butter.
Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute onion and green beans in oil for 2 minutes. Add the mushrooms, carrots and pepper; saute 3-5 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Add vegetables and almonds to cooked rice; stir until blended. Yield: 8 servings.



Nutrition Facts
One serving:
3/4 cup
Calories:
135
Fat:
4 g
Saturated Fat:
0 g
Cholesterol:
0 mg
Sodium:
325 mg
Carbohydrate:
23 g
Fiber:
2 g
Protein:
4 g
Diabetic Exchange:
1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.