Is Rice - Pasta Pilaf Healthy?

4 servings, about 1/2 cup each
Per serving:

Uncooked brown rice

1/3 cup

Chicken broth, unsalted

1 1/2 cups

Thin spaghetti, broken into 1/2-inch pieces

1/3 cup

Margarine

2 teaspoons

Green onions, chopped

2 tablespoons

Green pepper, chopped

2 tablespoons

Fresh mushrooms, chopped

2 tablespoons

Garlic, minced

1 clove

Savory

1/2 teaspoon

Salt

1/4 teaspoon

Pepper

1/8 teaspoon

Slivered almonds, toasted

1 tablespoon

  1. Cook rice in 1 Cup of broth in a covered saucepan until almost tender, about 35 minutes.
  2. Cook spaghetti in margarine over low heat until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Watch carefully, stir frequently.
  3. Add browned spaghetti, vegetables, remaining ? cup of chicken broth, and seasoning to rice.
  4. Bring to the boil, reduce heat, cover, and cook over medium heat until liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and garnish with almonds.

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