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Brown Rice Stew

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CATEGORY CUISINE TAG YIELD
Vegetables, Meats, Grains Vegetables, Microwave 8 Servings

INGREDIENTS

2 1/2 c Chicken stock
1 c Long-grain brown rice
28 oz Tomatoes; canned
3 Carrots; sliced
3 Green onions, chopped
1 lg Onion, chopped
1 Celery stalk; sliced
3 cl Garlic; chopped
1 Bay leaf
3 Knackwurst sausages; sliced
1/2 c Parsley; fresh, chopped
1 ts Dried oregano
1 ts Dried basil
1/2 ts Dried thyme

INSTRUCTIONS

In 12-cup casserole, combine stock, rice, tomatoes, carrots, green and
large onions, celery, garlic and bay leaf. Cover and microwave at High for
10 minutes or until boiling; stir. Cover and microwave at Medium (50%) for
45-60 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir in sausages, parsley, oregano,
basil and thyme; let stand, covered, for 15 minutes. Discard bay leaf.
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