Wild Rice Pilaf

ingredients

2 cups wild rice blend (rinsed and drained well)
Regular strength chicken or vegetable broth, enough to use instead of water, for cooking rice according to package instructions
¼ cup salted butter, sliced
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup thinly sliced baby carrots
2 cups freshly shaved Brussels sprouts
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp dry Italian seasoning
¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
salt to taste

make it!

Cook the rice according to package instructions, using the broth instead of water.
While the rice is cooking, add butter to a large/deep skillet over medium high heat.
When the butter is melted and starting to bubble, add onion and carrots. Stir to combine.
Cover and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add Brussels sprouts, garlic, Italian seasoning, and black pepper, stirring another 2 minutes until softened.
Check the rice for doneness. Fluff with a fork and add it to the skillet with vegetable mixture. Stir to combine well.
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper as needed.