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Pumpkin Confetti Rice

Name: Pumpkin Confetti Rice
Prep time: 10 s
Cook time: 15 s
Total time: 25 s
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 small onionchopped; 2 cups frozen mixed vegetable blend; 1 cup LIBBY'S® 100% Pure Pumpkin; 1 can (14 fluid ounces) 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)

LIBBY'S®

Level

Easy

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Servings

10 servings, 1/2 cup each

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

KEY INGREDIENTS

100% PURE PUMPKIN

LIBBY'S® 100% Pure Pumpkin

Making one pie? Use our 15oz

INGREDIENTS

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

MAKE IT

Step 1

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.