Asian Apricot Rice

Asian Apricot Rice:angel12:
1 tbs olive oil
16-oz pkg. frozen broccoli and carrot combo
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup water
2 cups leftover rice
1/2 cup apricot jam
1 tbs lemon juice
1/4 tsp salt
dash pepper
1/2 tsp thyme
Heat oil in nonstick skillet and add frozen vegetables and garlic. Stir fry for 1 minute.

Add water and cover. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 6-8 minutes until vegetables are crisp tender. Add rice to skillet.

In small bowl, combine apricot jam, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and thyme. Pour over rice mixture and stir to mix well. Cook for 2-4 minutes longer until rice is hot and serve.

4 servings