Ingredients:
1 tablespoon Best Choice Superior Selections olive oil
1 small onion, diced
1 carrot, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
2 cups Best Choice long-grain white rice
1 small red bell pepper, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
½ tablespoon dried Best Choice Italian seasoning
3 cups Best Choice Vegetable broth
1 small zucchini, diced
½ cup Italian parsley, chopped
Directions:
In a large saucepan with a lid, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook the onion, carrot and celery until slightly softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add the rice and cook while stirring constantly an additional 3 minutes. Add the bell pepper and garlic and cook two minutes more. Increase heat to high and add the Italian seasoning, vegetable broth and zucchini and bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover and allow to simmer for 15 minutes over low heat. Turn off the stove and let sit for 10 additional minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve with the chopped parsley.
