Confetti Rice

Name: Confetti Rice
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. brown rice (uncooked); 4 c. water, divided; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/2 c. carrots, coarsely chopped; 1/2 c. frozen peas; 1/2 c. frozen corn; 1/4 c. sliced raw almonds; 1 (15.5 oz.) can chickpeas, drained; 1/2 c. dried cranberries; 4 Tbsp. olive oil; 1 pkg. Good Seasons Oriental sesame salad dressing mix

11 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. brown rice (uncooked)
4 c. water, divided
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. carrots, coarsely chopped
1/2 c. frozen peas
1/2 c. frozen corn
1/4 c. sliced raw almonds
1 (15.5 oz.) can chickpeas, drained
1/2 c. dried cranberries
4 Tbsp. olive oil
1 pkg. Good Seasons Oriental sesame salad dressing mix

Directions

1

Bring 3 cups water and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan; add rice.
2

Cover; reduce heat to medium and let simmer for 25 minutes or until all water is absorbed.
3

Place in separate bowl and set aside.
4

In same saucepan, combine carrots, peas, corn and 1 cup water.
5

Steam for 8 to 10 minutes or until vegetables are crisp but tender.
6

Drain.
7

Add reserved rice, almonds, chickpeas, cranberries, oil and salad dressing mix.
8

Heat through for 1 minute.
9

Spoon into a serving bowl and serve.
10

Yield: 6 servings.