Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon dried basil2 tablespoons butter2-1/4 cups hot water1-1/4 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules1 cup uncooked long grain rice1/2 cup shredded carrot1 small zucchini, halved and thinly sliced

Preparation

In a large skillet, saute basil in butter for 2 minutes. Add water and bouillon; bring to a boil. Stir in rice and carrot. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

Add zucchini; cover and simmer until rice is tender, about 5 minutes longer.