• 1 tsp. unsalted butter
• 1-1/3 cups long grain rice
• 2-2/3 cups water
• 1 cup carrots, cut into 1/4 inch slices

Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium high heat. Stir in rice and sauté 2 minutes. Stir in water and bring to a boil. Stir in carrots and pepper to taste. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer 20-25 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Toss gently before serving.

Per serving: calories 247, fat 1.4g, 5% calories from fat, cholesterol 3mg, protein 4.8g, carbohydrates 52.4g, fiber 2.1g, sugar 2.0g, sodium 29mg, diet points 5.1.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 0.6, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 3.0, Lean meat: 0.0, Fat: 0.2, Sugar: 0.0, Very lean meat protein: 0.0

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