Confetti Mushrooms And Rice Recipe

Ingredients

2

tablespoons margarine or butter

1/2

cup diced red bell pepper

3

tablespoons sliced green onions, including tops

1

cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice

1/2

teaspoon dried thyme leaves

2

cups ready-to-serve fat-free chicken broth with 1/3 less sodium

1

(4.5-oz.) jar sliced mushrooms, drained

Preparation

Melt margarine in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper, green onions and rice; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until vegetables are tender and rice begins to brown, stirring frequently.

Stir in thyme, broth and mushrooms. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.