Name: Five-Minute Pilaf
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 1 8.8-ounce pouch cooked brown rice; 2 cups frozen Italian-blend vegetables or frozen zucchini and yellow summer squash; 1/4 cup refrigerated reduced-fat basil pesto; 2 tablespoons pine nuts or chopped walnuts, toasted

Five-Minute Pilaf

Tags: Italian Side Dish

Yield: 3

Ingredients

1 8.8-ounce pouch cooked brown rice
2 cups frozen Italian-blend vegetables or frozen zucchini and yellow summer squash
1/4 cup refrigerated reduced-fat basil pesto
2 tablespoons pine nuts or chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps

In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine brown rice and frozen vegetables.
Cover bowl. Microwave on high (100% power) for 4 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender and mixture is heated through, stirring once or twice during cooking.
Stir in pesto. Sprinkle with nuts to serve.