Apple and Almond Rice Pilaf

Name: Apple and Almond Rice Pilaf
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 (6.7-ounce) box mushroom, whole grain and wild rice mix; 1 medium Red Delicious apple, peeled and diced; 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted; 1/2 cup finely chopped red, yellow or orange bell pepper; 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion; 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flake

Requiring just six ingredients, this quick and easy Apple and Almond Rice Pilaf is the perfect comfort food for fall!

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Ingredients

1 (6.7-ounce) box mushroom, whole grain and wild rice mix
1 medium Red Delicious apple, peeled and diced
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/2 cup finely chopped red, yellow or orange bell pepper
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flake

Directions

Yield:
8 servings

Serving size:
1/2 cup

In large saucepan, cook rice mix according to package directions, omitting fat.

Stir in apple, almonds, bell pepper, onion, and pepper flakes. Cover; let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Calories: 131 calories, Carbohydrates: 22 g, Protein: 4 g, Fat: 4 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 331 mg, Fiber: 3 g

Exchanges per serving: 1 /2 Bread/Starch, 1/2 Fat.