Vegetable Medley on Brown Rice

Description

Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

• 1 cup broccoli flowerets
• ¾ cup julienned red bell pepper
• ¾ cup sliced carrots
• ½ cup sliced onion
• 2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 3 cups hot cooked brown rice
• ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• Parmesan cheese for garnish

Procedures

1. Combine Broccoli, pepper, carrots and onion. Steam until tender crisp, about 4 minutes.
2. Add bacon and toss lightly.
3. Combine rice, basil and Parmesan cheese.
4. Serve vegetables over rice.
5. Garnish with Parmesan cheese.