Rice Primavera

Yield: 6 servings

Preparation Time: and Total Time: 20 min

Ingredients

2 Tablespoons olive oil

1 clove garlic

2 cups broccoli florets

1 cup sliced zucchini

1 cup fresh sliced mushrooms

1 cup halved cherry tomatoes

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

1/4 cup butter

3/4 cup cream or half and half

2/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

3 cups hot cooked rice

Directions:

Heat garlic with oil in large skillet over medium high heat; discard garlic.

Cook broccoli, zucchini and mushrooms in oil until almost tender crisp.

Add tomatoes and parsley; cook one minute longer. Remove vegetables; set aside.

Melt butter in same skillet; stir in cream, Parmesan cheese and pepper flakes. Cook over medium heat, stirring until smooth.

Add rice; toss to coat. Stir in reserved vegetables; heat gently.

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