Creamy Rice Pilaf Recipe


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Creamy Rice Pilaf 
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make in a microwave oven ...   add cream cheese for a smooth texture



Serves 2

1/2 cup packaged white and wild rice with spices
1-1/3 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
1/3 cup celery, finely chopped
1/4 cups red bell pepper, diced fine
4 teaspoons cream cheese
1/4 cups Arugula, sliced 1/4-inch thick
Fresh Basil leaves for garnish

Combine rice and chicken broth in a glass casserole, cover and microwave 12 minutes.  Add butter, onion, celery and bell pepper (reserve 1 teaspoon for garnish).  Microwave 2 minutes more.  Remove from microwave oven, fold in cream cheese and Arugula.

Press into two small 4 ounce custard cups, invert onto serving plates; garnish with basil leaves and the reserved red bell pepper and serve.

Wine recommendation: Chardonnay



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