Almond Rice Pilaf
(4 servings)

3 cups Cooked brown rice, hot vegetable oil cooking spray
1/4 cup Sliced almond
1 Red baking apple, cored and sliced
1 cup Chopped onion
1 cup Chopped celery
1/2 tsp Poultry seasoning
1/2 tsp Dried thyme, black pepper to taste
1/4 cup Chicken broth

Lightly spray a large non-stick skillet with vegetable oil cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Swirl the almond slices around in the pan until they are golden. Add the apple, celery, onion, Cover the pan and saute until the contents are tender and slightly golden. Add the rice, seasonings and broth Place in an oiled casserole dish; cover and bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes. Serve hot.

Approximate Nutritional Information Per Serving:

Serving Size 3/4 cup
Servings 6
Calories 160
Fat Calories 30
Diabetic exchange 2 bread
Vitamin A 0%
Vitamin C 4%
Calcium 4%
Iron 4%

Amount per
Serving

%DV

Total Fat:

3 g

5%

Saturated Fat:

0 g

0%

Cholesterol:

0 mg

0%

Sodium:

60 mg

1%

Total Carbohydrate:

28 g

9%

Dietary Fiber:

3 g

12%

Sugars:

4 g

Protein:

4 g