Nutty Vegetable Pilaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
2 c. coarsely chopped broccoli
2 medium carrots, julienned
1 medium onion, chopped
1 c. sliced fresh mushrooms
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves
1/2 tsp. dried basil leaves
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
3 c. cooked brown rice (cooked in chicken broth)
1/2 c. chopped pecans, toasted
1/2 c. shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)

Preparation

Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
Add broccoli, carrots and onion.
Cook and stir 5 to 7 minutes or until broccoli and carrots are tender and onion is beginning to brown. Add mushrooms, garlic, thyme, basil, salt and pepper.
Cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until mushrooms are tender.
Add rice and pecans; cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring, until well blended and thoroughly heated.
Just before serving sprinkle with cheese, if desired.
Makes 6 servings.