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Rice, Lettuce, and Mushroom Broth

If you find yourself with too much lettuce and some leftover rice, here’s a great way to use both.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

8 to 10 ounces white or cremini mushrooms, cleaned and sliced (use presliced if desired)
2 vegetable bouillon cubes
2 cups cooked rice
2 cups finely shredded dark green lettuce
2 scallions, thinly sliced
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine the mushrooms, bouillon cubes, and 4 cups water in a large saucepan and bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer gently until the mushrooms are tender, about 10 minutes.

    Step 2

    Add the remaining ingredients and cook until everything is heated through, about 5 minutes, and serve.

  2. Menu

    Step 3

    Rice, Lettuce, and Mushroom Broth (this page)

    Step 4

    Broccoli and Tofu in Thai Peanut Sauce (page 143)

    Step 5

    Simple tossed salad (include dark green lettuce, tomatoes, and carrot)

  3. nutrition information

    Step 6

    Calories: 113

    Step 7

    Total Fat: 0g

    Step 8

    Protein: 3g

    Step 9

    Carbohydrate: 23g

    Step 10

    Cholesterol: 0mg

    Step 11

    Sodium: 62mg

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