Mushroom Wild Rice Pilaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter (can use oil)
3 cups sliced mushrooms (about 8-oz)
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 green onion, chopped
1 -2 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
3 (10 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth (low-sodium is good to use)
1 (12 ounce) package wild rice (Uncle Ben's is good)
salt (to taste)
1/3 cup chopped pecans

Preparation

In a large saucepan melt the butter over med-high heat.
Add mushrooms, bell pepper, onions, garlic and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; saute 5 minutes, or until veggies are tender; set aside, keep warm.
Add the broth to a large saucepan; bring to a boil.
Add rice; cover, reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.
Season with salt to taste and more black pepper if desired.
Stir in mushroom mixture; cook 1 minute, or until thoroughly heated.
Stir in pecans.