Brown Rice Pilaf

Ingredients

• 2 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup uncooked brown rice
• 1/2 cup shredded carrot
• 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
• 3 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted

Preparation

1. Bring broth to a boil in a heavy saucepan; stir in rice and next 5 ingredients.
2. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 50 to 55 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Stir in green onions and almonds.
3. Tip: Brown rice has twice the fiber of white rice. Increasing the fiber in your diet may help control blood sugar.