Brown Rice Pilaf with Vegetables & Garlic

Directions

Heat oil in heavy large skillet over low heat.

Add onion; sauté until golden and tender, about 10 minutes.

Add rice and garlic; sauté 1 minute.

Add 3 cups water and salt; bring to boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover tightly and cook until rice is tender and almost all liquid is absorbed, about 35 minutes; do not stir.

Uncover skillet and place green beans, squash, broccoli, corn and carrot evenly over surface of rice.

Cover and cook until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 10 minutes.

Remove from heat. Stir in red bell pepper and sesame seeds.

Mix in soy sauce. Toss to coat.