Pumpkin Confetti Rice

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Add some new appeal to your typical weeknight dinner with this easy-to-make side dish. Pumpkin easily blends in with the brown rice and vegetables for additional nutrition, moistness and eye-appeal.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 cups frozen mixed vegetable blend
• 1 cup LIBBY'S® 100% Pure Pumpkin
• 1 can (14 fl. oz.) vegetable broth
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 cups uncooked instant brown rice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt or more to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• Pinch cayenne pepper (optional)

Directions

HEAT oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes or until soft. Add vegetables, pumpkin, broth, water and thyme. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Stir in rice, salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper; bring to a boil. Cover; reduce heat to low. Cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand for 10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with fork before serving.

Makes 10 servings, 1/2 cup each

Tip

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