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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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Colorful and versatile, this side dish is always popular at a picnic, potluck or special dinner. The apples bring a subtle sweetness to the rice. This pilaf goes well with a variety of main dish meats and always disappears quickly. Ingredients:
4 celery ribs, chopped |
2 large onions, chopped |
4 medium carrots, chopped |
1 large green pepper, chopped |
1/4 cup butter, cubed |
2 medium tart red apples, chopped |
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms |
2 packages (6.2 ounces each) fast-cooking long grain and wild rice mix |
2 cans (10-1/2 ounces each) condensed chicken broth, undiluted |
1-1/2 cups water |
1/2 cup slivered almonds |
Directions:
1. In a large skillet or saucepan, saute the celery, onions, carrots and green pepper in butter until crisp-tender. Add the apples and mushrooms; saute for 2 minutes. Stir in the rice, contents of seasoning packets, broth and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer according to rice package directions or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Sprinkle with almonds. Yield: 12 servings.
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