Pecan Rice

Total Time: 37 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 22 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon dry sherry
• additional water
• 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice, rinsed
• 2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1/2 cup sliced green onion
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted
• 1 tablespoon grated orange zest

Recipe

• 1 in medium saucepan, combine chicken broth, sherry and enough water to equal 2 cups total liquid; bring to a boil.
• 2 stir in rice; reduce heat to simmer. cook, covered, until tender (15-20 minutes). drain any remaining liquid.
• 3 melt margarine; in small skillet, saute mushrooms, onions and garlic until tender (about 3 minutes). combine with rice. place in microwavable casserole. refrigerate, covered.
• 4 to serve: microwave (high) until heated through (6-7 minutes), stirring twice. stir in pecans and orange zest.