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Rice Pilaf with Green Beans and Carrots

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  • Prep 10 min
  • Total 2 hr 40 min
  • Ingredients 9
  • Servings 12
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A veggie trilogy of green beans, carrots and onions is mixed into long-grain rice pilaf for a wonderfully traditional side dish with it all.
by Qué Rica Vida Cocina
Updated Sep 20, 2016
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked converted long-grain white rice
  • 1/2 cup sliced carrot (1 medium)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 can (14 oz) chicken broth with roasted garlic
  • 1 1/4 cups frozen cut green beans, thawed*
  • 2 medium green onions, sliced (2 tablespoons)

Directions

  •  
    1
    In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add rice, carrot, salt and lemon-pepper seasoning; cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until rice is golden brown. Add water and broth; heat to boiling. Remove from heat.
  •  
    2
    Meanwhile, spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
  •  
    3
    Pour rice mixture into slow cooker. Stir in thawed green beans and onions (make sure all rice is under liquid and not sticking to side of slow cooker).
  •  
    4
    Cover; cook on Low setting 2 to 2 1/2 hours. If desired, keep rice mixture warm on Low setting up to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Expert Tips

  • tip 1
    *To thaw frozen green beans, place in colander or strainer; rinse with warm water until thawed. Drain well.
  • tip 2
    If chicken broth with roasted garlic is unavailable, use regular chicken broth and add 2 cloves minced garlic.

Nutrition Information

120 Calories, 2 1/2g Total Fat, 2g Protein, 21g Total Carbohydrate, 0g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
120
Calories from Fat
25
Total Fat
2 1/2g
4%
Saturated Fat
0g
0%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
240mg
10%
Potassium
75mg
2%
Total Carbohydrate
21g
7%
Dietary Fiber
1g
4%
Sugars
0g
Protein
2g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
15%
15%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
8%
8%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

More About This Recipe

  • A veggie trilogy of green beans, carrots and onions is mixed into long-grain rice pilaf for a wonderfully traditional side dish with it all.
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