Oriental Rice Pilaf
6 servings; 4 pts per serving
½ c chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 T sesame oil
1 ¾ c (1 can) reduced-sodium beef broth
1 c uncooked rice
1 T reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/8 t red pepper flakes
1/3 c thinly sliced green onion
1/3 c diced red pepper
2 T toasted sesame seeds
Cook the onion & garlic in sesame oil over medium heat until the onion is tender. Add broth, rice, soy sauce & pepper flakes. Bring to a boil- stir once or twice. Cover & simmer 15 minutes (until rice is tender & liquid is absorbed). Stir green onion, red pepper & sesame seeds into cooked rice & cover for 5 minutes. Fluff with fork.
6 servings; 4 pts per serving
½ c chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 T sesame oil
1 ¾ c (1 can) reduced-sodium beef broth
1 c uncooked rice
1 T reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/8 t red pepper flakes
1/3 c thinly sliced green onion
1/3 c diced red pepper
2 T toasted sesame seeds
Cook the onion & garlic in sesame oil over medium heat until the onion is tender. Add broth, rice, soy sauce & pepper flakes. Bring to a boil- stir once or twice. Cover & simmer 15 minutes (until rice is tender & liquid is absorbed). Stir green onion, red pepper & sesame seeds into cooked rice & cover for 5 minutes. Fluff with fork.