BROWN RICE PILAF

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Brown Basmati Rice
• 2 1/2 cup Low Sodium Chicken or Veggie Broth
• 1 cup Carrot, Shredded
• 1/2 cup Celery, finely diced
• 2 tsp. Garlic, minced
• 3 finger pinch Kosher Salt
• 2 finger pinch Ground Red Pepper
• 3 tbsp. Slivered Almonds, toasted
• 1/4 cup Green Onions, chopped

Directions:

Step 1: In a deep-heavy saucepan, add rice and the next 6 ingredients (thru red pepper). Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low and simmer 45 – 50 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.

Step 2: Stir in green onions and almonds. Fluff with a fork.

Carb Only Portions:

2 units: 1/2 cup prepared rice

3 units: 3/4 cup prepared rice

4 units: 1 cup prepared rice

5 units: 1 heaping cup prepared rice