Oats Pilaf

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Ingredients

3/4 cup sliced mushrooms

2 tablespoons chopped green onions or chives

3 tablespoons butter or margarine melted *

1 1/2 cups Quaker oats - quick or old fashioned uncooked)

1 egg beaten

3/4 cup broth or bouillon

1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste

1 medium tomato chopped

Preparation

*Notes: Substitute cooking spray to saute vegetables; add 4 tsp canola oil to toast oats

Saute mushrooms and green onions in butter in 10 to 12-inch skillet. Combine oats and egg in medium-sized bowl; mix until oats are thoroughly coated. Add oats mixture to green pepper mixture; cook over medium heat, Stirring constantly, 3 to 5 minutes or until oats are dry, separated and lightly browned. Add broth and salt; continue cooking, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes or until liquid evaporates. Serve in place of rice or pasta.

NOTES - the original recipe calls for 3 tbs butter or margarine for 4 servings. The suggested substitute would result in 283 Calories; 9g Fat (28.2%% calories from fat); 11g Protein; 40g Carbohydrate; 7g Dietary Fiber; 57mg Cholesterol; 189mg Sodium.

Description: "Side Dish"

NOTES : NOTES : This is a basic recipe. By changing the liquid, spice or vegetable you can create your own medley.