2 medium red, yellow and/or orange bell peppers, finely chopped
1 carrot, finely chopped
1/8 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. ground black pepper
1/8 tsp. dried thyme leaves, crushed
1 cup uncooked brown rice
2-1/4 cups chicken broth
1 cup uncooked orzo pasta, prepared according to package directions
2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Directions
Melt I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!® Spread in 3-quart saucepot over medium-high heat and cook onion, red peppers, carrot, salt, pepper and thyme, stirring frequently, 4 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in rice and cook 3 minutes. Add broth and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered 25 minutes or until rice is tender. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir in hot orzo and parsley.
Cost per recipe*: $6.60.
Cost per serving*: $1.10.
*Based on average retail prices at national supermarkets.
