Comments: Fresh Basil sets off the flavor of the vegetables in this side or main dish.

1 med. onion

2 yellow squash

1 carrot

1 cup fresh broccoli flowerets

3 tbl. Mazola Canola Oil

1/2 tea. salt

1/4 tea. pepper

1 (14 1/2 oz.) can chicken broth

3/4 cup uncooked long grain rice

1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil

1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

• Cut onion in half; cut each half into thin slices. Coarsely chop squash and cut carrot int diagonal slices.
• Saute vegetables in hot oil in a large skillet over med. hight heat 8 min. or until tender. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and remove from skillet.
• Bring Chicken broth to a boil in skillet; stir in rice. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, 2 min. or until liquid is absorbed. Stir in vegetable mixture, basil, and Parmesan cheese.

  Makes 4 servings

  Prep 10 min; Cook 28 min.

  Note: for a main dish serving stir in chopped cooked chicken or ham.