Recipe: Bel's Brown Rice and Veggies All in One

BEL'S BROWN RICE AND VEGGIES ALL IN ONE

1/2 yellow or red bell pepper
1 large carrot, diced
2 red plum tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 cup cabbage, shredded
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large garlic clove, pressed
1 cup brown rice
2 3/4 cups water

Saute vegetables in oil. Add garlic and stir in brown rice. Saute 3 minutes, stirring.

Add water, turn heat to high and bring to a boil; cover, lower heat and simmer 45 to 55 minutes, until water is absorbed and rice is tender.

Makes four servings

Nutritional data per serving: Calories, 260; protein, 4 grams; carbohydrates, 50 grams; fat, 5.7 grams; cholesterol, none; sodium, 23.8 milligrams.

Source: Healthy Life Kitchen by Marilu Henner