Add some new appeal to your typical weeknight dinner with this easy-to-make side dish. Pumpkin easily blends in with the brown rice and vegetables for additional nutrition, moistness and eye-appeal.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 cups frozen mixed vegetable blend
• 1 cup LIBBY'S® 100% Pure Pumpkin
• 1 (14 fluid ounce) can vegetable broth
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 cups uncooked instant brown rice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt or more to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• Pinch cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions

1. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes or until soft.
3. Add vegetables, pumpkin, broth, water and thyme. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
4. Stir in rice, salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper; bring to a boil. Cover; reduce heat to low. Cook for 5 minutes.
5. Remove from heat; let stand for 10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
6. Fluff with fork before serving.