Three of my favorite recipes. Hope one might work for you!
* Exported from MasterCook *
Orzo And Rice Pilaf - 4 Points
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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : 4 Points Low Fat (Under 30%)
Pasta And Noodles Rice And Grains
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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 Tablespoon margarine
1/4 Cup orzo
1 Small onion -- finely chopped
3/4 Cup long-grain rice
1/8 Teaspoon black pepper -- coarsely ground
1 Can chicken broth
In 2 quart saucepan, melt margarine over medium-high heat. Add orzo and cook, stirring occasionally, until orzo is browned. Add onion and cook until onion is soft, about 5 minutes.
Add rice and pepper, stirring to coat. Add broth; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 18 -20 minutes, until orzo and rice are tender and all liquid is absorbed.
For Rice cooker: Prepare as above except after adding rice and pepper to skillet put all the ingredients into the rice cooker. Steam 18-20 minutes. (Watch for scorching).
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Pine Nut And Green Onion Pilaf
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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Rice And Grains
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup rice -- uncooked
1/2 cup green onions -- sliced
2 ounces pine nuts -- 1/2 cup
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon lemon peel -- grated
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup green onion -- tops only sliced
Cook and stir the rice, 1/2 cup of the green onions, and the pine nuts in the margarine in a 3 quart saucepan until the nuts are a light brown, about 5 minutes. Sir in the remaining ingredients except the 1/4 cup of onion tops. Heat to boiling, stirring once or twice, then reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 14 minutes. (DO NOT lift the cover or stir!) Remove from the heat, fluff the rice lightly with a fork. Cover and let steam for about 5 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle with the onion tops.
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Vegetable Pilaf - 4 Points
Recipe By : Weight Watchers
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : 4 Points Rice And Grains
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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 Tablespoon Margarine
1 Cup onion -- sliced
1 Cup celery -- sliced
1 Cup carrot -- diced
2 Cups Cooked Rice
2 Teaspoons lemon rind -- grated
1/2 Teaspoon salt
1 Dash pepper
1/2 Cup raisins
Melt margarine over low heat in large non-stick skillet; add onion, celery, and carrot and saute until tender. Add rice, lemon rind, and seasonings; toss lightly. Continue cooking until thoroughly heated, about 2 minutes, stirring occassionally. Stir in raisins.
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