Savory Wild Rice

Savory Wild Rice

4 cups water
3/4 cup uncooked wild rice, rinsed & drained
1/4 cup uncooked brown rice, rinsed & drained
1 tablespoon instant chicken bouillon granules
PAM� Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 teaspoon margarine{FF on CORE or use WPA’s}
2 tablespoons green onions, thinly sliced
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Sliced red bell pepper, slivers for garnish
Chopped fresh parsley

Combine water, rice and bouillon in 2-quart saucepan. Bring to boil over high heat. Cover. Reduce heat to low. Simmer for 45 to 55 minutes, or until wild rice kernels are open. Drain. Place rice in serving dish. Cover to keep warm. Set aside. Spray 10-inch nonstick skillet with nonstick vegetable cooking spray. Add mushrooms, red pepper and margarine to skillet. Cook over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes, or until red pepper is tender-crisp, stirring frequently. Add mushroom mixture, onion and pepper to rice, stir to combine. Place with wild rice in a decorative bowl and garnish with parsley and slivers of red bell pepper, if desired.

Yield: 6 servings
Calories: 100
Fat: 1g
Fiber: 2g

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