Veggie Brown Rice & Orzo Pilaf

• 2 tablespoons I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!(R) Spread
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 medium red, yellow and/or orange bell peppers, finely chopped
• 1 carrot, finely chopped
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crushed
• 1 cup uncooked brown rice
• 2 1/4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta, prepared according to package directions
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley (optional)

1. Melt I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!(R) Spread in 3-quart saucepot over medium-high heat and cook onion, red peppers, carrot, salt, pepper and thyme, stirring frequently, 4 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in rice and cook 3 minutes. Add broth and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered 25 minutes or until rice is tender. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir in hot orzo and parsley.
2. Cost per recipe*: $
3. Cost per serving*: $
4. *Based on average retail prices at national supermarkets.
5. Smart Choices ProgramTM approved recipes were developed to bring nutrition to your kitchen with delicious recipes that help you make positive changes in your diet through a variety and balance of food choices from each of the major food groups.
6. Calories 260, Calories From Fat 40, Saturated Fat 1g, Trans Fat 0g, Total Fat 5g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 440mg, Total Carbohydrate 49g, Sugars 4g, Dietary Fiber 3g, Protein 7g, Vitamin A 70%, Vitamin C 90%, Calcium 2%, Iron 10%

i, onion, red, carrot, salt, ground black pepper, thyme, brown rice, chicken broth, orzo pasta, fresh parsley

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/veggie-brown-rice-orzo-pilaf (may not work)