Nutty Vegetable Pilaf

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
• 2 c. coarsely chopped broccoli
• 2 medium carrots, julienned
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 c. sliced fresh mushrooms
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves
• 1/2 tsp. dried basil leaves
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
• 3 c. cooked brown rice (cooked in chicken broth)
• 1/2 c. chopped pecans, toasted
• 1/2 c. shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)