Rice Pilaf [SIDE DISH] Freezer Meal Recipe

RICE PILAF (side dish)

Makes 4 side dishes, 4-6 servings each

Ingredients:

1/4 cup olive oil

2 Tbsp. butter

6 cups white rice, uncooked

2 cups chopped carrots (about 4 medium)

1 cup chopped celery (about 4 stalks)

1 cup chopped onion (about 1 medium)

8 tsp. chicken bouillon (may substitute vegetable bouillon) granules

4 tsp. dried parsley

1 tsp. black pepper

4 quart freezer bags, labeled

Directions:

1.  Heat olive oil and butter in large skillet over medium heat.  Add rice, carrots, celery and onion; cook, stirring, until rice is golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes.  Cool.

2.  Divide rice mixture among the freezer bags.  Into each bag, measure 2 teaspoons bouillon, 1 teaspoon parsley, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.

3.  Seal and freeze.

Bag Label:

Rice Pilaf (side dish)   Date:_________

Remove from bag & place frozen pilaf
in a medium saucepan & add 3 cups
water. Bring to boil; reduce heat & cook,
covered, for 20 min., or until water is
completely absorbed.