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Rice dish with beans and vegetables

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Prep time: 10 mins max
Yield: 4 cups

Kids like rice dishes. This is a tasty one that also serves as a main meal. Stir in some cooked chicken, egg, salmon, or different kinds of beans if you want to vary the recipe. It freezes well so cook extra portions.

Ingredients

2 cups basmati rice
4 cups of vegetable broth
1 large peeled and finely chopped zuchini- they will never even notice it!!
1 can of butter beans
1 carrot, peeled and chopped - optional for some color
1 handful of chopped mushrooms,chestnut if available - optional

Kitchen Items

a pot with a tight fitting lid

Instructions

Bring the rice, vegetables, and broth to a boil.
Reduce to a simmer and cook for forty minutes.
Check to be sure the bottom doesn't burn.
When it's finished, stir in the beans.

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I run a baby food business called Meals4munchkins when I'm not chasing after my three little ones!

Website: www.meals4munchkins.com
posted April 17, 2008 - 9:41pm

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susanledger wrote 32 weeks 3 days ago

Freeze leftovers in small portions so you don't have to reheat more than you need.

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susanledger wrote 32 weeks 3 days ago

Stir in a little oil when it's finished to prevent it from sticking.

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