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Carrot, Edamame, and Brown Rice Skillet

This recipe offers powerful nutrition, plus a pleasing mix of colors, shapes, and textures.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4; 1 1/2 cups per serving

Ingredients

1/2 cup uncooked instant brown rice
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 medium garlic clove, minced
2 cups shredded carrots (4 to 5 medium)
3/4 cup frozen shelled edamame (green soybeans)
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons finely snipped fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried, crumbled

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Prepare the rice using the package directions, omitting the salt and margarine.

    Step 2

    In a medium nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook the onion and garlic for about 3 minutes, or until the onion is soft, stirring frequently.

    Step 3

    Stir in the carrots, edamame, and bell pepper. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until they are just tender, stirring frequently.

    Step 4

    Stir in the rice, lemon juice, and thyme.

  2. Nutrition information

    Step 5

    (Per serving)

    Step 6

    Calories: 144

    Step 7

    Total fat: 4.0g

    Step 8

    Saturated: 0.5g

    Step 9

    Trans: 0.0g

    Step 10

    Polyunsaturated: 0.5g

    Step 11

    Monounsaturated: 2.0g

    Step 12

    Cholesterol: 0mg

    Step 13

    Sodium: 45mg

    Step 14

    Carbohydrates: 21g

    Step 15

    Fiber: 5g

    Step 16

    Sugars: 6g

    Step 17

    Protein: 6g

    Step 18

    Calcium: 44mg

    Step 19

    Potassium: 403mg

  3. Dietary Exchanges

    Step 20

    1 starch

    Step 21

    2 vegetable

    Step 22

    1/2 fat

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