Herbed Rice Pilaf

Womens Health Magazine May 2008
prep time:10mins
cook time:15mins

3 Tbsp minced red onion
1 1/2 Tbsp minced baby carrot
2 tsp canola oil
3/4 tsp thyme
3/4 c instant brown rice
1 1/4 c chicken broth

1. In a saucepan, combine onion, carrot, oil, thyme, and salt to taste. Cook, stirring, over med heat until sizzling, about 2 mins. Add rice. Stir to coat with seasonings. Add broth. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and cover so mixture just simmers. Cook for 12 mins.
2. Remove from heat and set aside for 5 mins. Fluff with fork

Makes 4 servings. Per serving: 188 calories, 6g fat, 126 mg sodium, 29 g carbs, 2 g fiber, 6 g protein