2 tbsp. finely chopped green onions
1 tbsp. butter
Vegetable cooking spray
1 3/4 c. water
2/3 c. uncooked brown rice
1 tsp. chicken flavored bouillon granules
1 tsp. chopped fresh basil
1 tsp. chopped fresh thyme
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. chopped fresh parsley

Saute green onions in butter in a medium saucepan coated with cooking spray over medium heat until tender. Add water and rice; cook 1 minute stirring constantly. Add bouillon granules, basil, thyme and pepper; bring to a boil.

Cover, reduce heat and simmer 50 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let cool 5 minutes. Stir in parsley and serve immediately. Yield: 4 servings (about 144 calories per 1/2 cup serving).

Protein 27; Fat 3.7; Carbohydrate 25.4; Cholesterol 0; Iron 1.6; Sodium 135; Calcium 36.