Brown Rice Veggie Medley

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup brown rice
• 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon salt free herb and spice seasoning mix
• 1 cup celery
• 1/2 cup carrot
• 3/4 cup leek
• 1 small zucchini
• 1/2 cup yellow bell pepper

Recipe

• 1 steam brown rice, covered in broth and seasonings for 30 minutes.
• 2 add diced carrots. continue covered steaming for 10 more minutes.
• 3 add chopped celery, peppers and leeks. continue covered steaming for 5 more minutes.
• 4 add sliced zucchini squash last 5 minutes of covered steaming.
• 5 total steaming time: 50 minutes.
• 6 steaming time for veggies may be lengthened or shortened depending on individual tastes.
• 7 salt may be added according to individual tastes.
• 8 use veggie, mushroom broth, or plain water instead of chicken broth, if preferred.
• 9 add more broth during veggie steaming if needed.
• 10 sprinkle on 1 t of shredded parm. cheese just before serving, if desired.
• 11 garnish with cool, fresh quartered tomatoes just before serving.