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Corn and Pecan Pilaf
 
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Ready In: 20 Minutes
Servings: 4
This side is delicious enough to impress your friends at a dinner party and easy enough to make for supper tonight. Best of all, no one will guess it took you only 20 minutes to make!
Ingredients:
1/2 cup uncooked instant brown rice (such as uncle ben's)
cooking spray
1 cup chopped onion (about 1 medium)
3/4 cup frozen whole-kernel corn, thawed
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
2 teaspoons yogurt-based spread (such as brummel & brown)
1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions:
1. Cook rice according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
2. Meanwhile, coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; add onion, and cook 5 to 6 minutes or until brown. Add corn and basil; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; add rice, parsley, pecans, yogurt-based spread, and salt. Toss gently.
By RecipeOfHealth.com