Vegetable Brown Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups water
1 cup uncooked brown rice
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
2 medium carrots, scrubbed and cut into thin 1 inch strips
1 cup chopped onion
9 green onions, cut into 1 inch strips
1/2 cup raisins
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, thawed
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup pecan halves, toasted

Preparation

In a medium size saucepan, bring the water to a boil.
Add the rice and basil stirring well.
Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until rice is tender and the water has been absorbed.
In a large non-stick skillet, stir-fry the carrots, onion, and green onions in hot oil for 5-7 minutes or until vegetables are lightly browned.
Add peas and salt; cook for 1 minute or until vegetables are tender.
Stir in pecans, raisins and rice; heat through.
Please note: If serving as a main dish the serving size yield will be less.