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Continental Rice

Name: Continental Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth; 1 package (9 ounces) frozen French-style green beans; 1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1-1/2 cups uncooked instant rice

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Total Time:Prep: 5 min. Cook: 15 min. + standing

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Carole Martin

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Taste of Home's Editorial Process

Updated on Jun. 27, 2023

I love this dish! It's quick and doesn't require a lot of shopping for ingredients, plus it goes well with many entrees.

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Continental Rice

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Yield:6 servings

Prep:5 min

Cook:15 min

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Ingredients

1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons butter
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 package (9 ounces) frozen French-style green beans
1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups uncooked instant rice

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Directions

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In a large saucepan, saute garlic in butter for 2 minutes. Add the broth, beans, mushrooms, basil and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered for 2 minutes. Add rice; cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 8 minutes or until broth is absorbed.