Shelly's Recipe

MIXED VEGETABLE PILAF

Category: Rice/Risotto

2 tbsp butter
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 tsp dried basil leaves, crushed
1 (10 1/2 oz) can condensed chicken broth
3/4 cup water
1 cup regular rice, uncooked
1 small zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced
1/2 cup shredded carrot

In 10 inch skillet over medium heat, in hot margarine, cook mushrooms and basil 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add broth and water. Heat to boiling. Stir in rice. Return to boiling. Reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 15 minutes.

Stir in zucchini and carrot. Cover; simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes before serving. Serves 6