Title: Rice Primavera
Categories: Entree Side Vegetable Lowcal
Yield: 6 Servings

2	ts	Olive oil
1		Garlic clove
2	c	Broccoli flowerets
1	c	Sliced zucchini
1	c	Sliced fresh mushrooms
1	md	Tomato; seeded and chopped
1/4	c	Snipped fresh parsley
1/3	c	Reduced-calorie mayonnaise - ("light" mayonnaise)
1/2	c	Skim milk
1/4	c	Freshly grated Parmesan
1/4	ts	Ground white or red pepper
3	c	Cooked rice

Heat garlic with oil in large skillet over medium-high heat; discard garlic. Cook broccoli, zucchini, and mushrooms in oil until almost tender crisp. Add tomatoes and parsley; cook one minute longer. Remove vegetables; set aside. Place mayonnaise in same skillet; stir in milk, cheese and pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring until smooth. Add rice; toss to coat. Stir in reserved vegetables; heat through. Serve immediately.

Each serving provides: * 255 calories * 7.5 g. protein * 9.5 g. fat * 35.4 g. carbohydrate * 35.4 g. dietary fiber * 607 mg. sodium * 11 mg. cholesterol

[Karen's Note: I've typed this exactly as it reads in the booklet, so I would guess that there's an error in the recipe's nutritional information. That sounds like quite a lot of fiber per serving. :-) ]

Source: "Light, Lean & Low Fat" booklet Reprinted with permission from USA Rice Council Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias

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