Quick Skillet Rice Gratin
by the Editors of Easy Home Cooking Magazine
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Quick Skillet Rice Gratin
Prep and Cook time: 15 minutes
Yield: Makes 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients:
2
tablespoons olive oil
1
onion, chopped
2
cloves garlic, minced
2
medium carrots, peeled and chopped
1
teaspoon dried thyme leaves
2
cups uncooked instant white rice
1
can (15-1/2 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1
teaspoon salt
1
teaspoon black pepper
1/3
cup grated Parmesan cheese
Preparation:
1.
Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir 2 minutes. Add carrots and thyme; cook and stir 4 minutes more.
2.
Add rice, 2 cups water, beans, salt and pepper. Stir well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and simmer 5 minutes or until cheese has melted and all liquid has evaporated.
Cook's Notes:
Effortless to prepare, this vegetarian gratin can be served as an entrée or as a side dish.
Nutritional Information:
| Serving Size: | |
| Sodium | 908 mg |
| Protein | 17 g |
| Fiber | 9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 68 g |
| Cholesterol | 7 mg |
| Total Fat | 10 g |
| Calories | 408 |
Dietary Exchange:
| Fat | 2 |
| Vegetable | 2 |
| Starch | 3-1/2 |
This recipe appears in: Vegetarian