Oriental Oats Pilaf Recipe

1 1/2 c Quaker Oats, uncooked

-- (quick or old-fashioned) 1 Egg; beaten

1 c Sliced mushrooms

1/2 c Sliced green onions

1/2 c Sliced celery

2 tb Margarine or butter

1/2 c Chicken broth

2 tb Soy sauce

2 ts Sugar

6 oz Frozen pea pods; thawed

Combine oats and egg, mixing until oats are thoroughly coated. In medium skillet, saute mushrooms, green onions and celery in margarine 3 to 4 minutes or until tender. Add oats mixture; cook, stirring constantly, about 8 minutes or until oats are dry, separated and lightly browned. Add combined chicken broth, soy sauce and sugar; continue cooking 3 to 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally. Add pea pods; heat through. NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS per serving: * calories 162 * carbohydrates 20 g * protein 7 g * fat 6 g * calcium 34 mg * sodium 500 mg * cholesterol 45 mg * dietary fiber 3 g Source: "Hurry, Let's Eat!" Reprinted with permission from The Quaker Oats Company Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias