Shredded Carrot Pilaf

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A lighter version of a rice pilaf (although if you are not calorie counting, you may sub real butter and any chicken broth) vegetarians may use vegetable broth and vegetarian margarine. The lemon pepper really is the secret ingredient here. Adapted from an early issue of taste of home, and used many times over the years.

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Steps

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In a medium size saucepan , saute carrots and onion in butter until tender over about medium heat- about 5 minutes.

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Add rice and stir briefly to coat , about 1 minute.

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Add broth and lemon pepper , stirring to mix , then raise heat and bring it to a boil.

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Once it comes to boil , lower the heat , drop on the lid , and let simmer about 20 minutes or until liquid has absorbed and rice is tender.

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Ingredients

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carrot, onion, reduced-calorie margarine, long grain white rice, fat free chicken broth, lemon pepper