Fig, Carrot, and Ginger Rice Pilaf

Ingredients

• 1 cup matchstick-cut carrots 
• 8.8 ounce microwaveable brown rice cooked (such as Uncle Ben's Ready Rice)
• 0.5 cup figs dried quartered
• 1 tablespoon ginger fresh minced peeled
• 2  garlic cloves minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil 

Equipment

• frying pan

Directions

1. Heat rice according to package directions; keep warm.
2. While rice cooks, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add carrots, ginger, and garlic. Saut 3 minutes or until browned.
3. Add figs; saut 2 minutes or until hot.
4. Remove from heat; stir in rice.
5. Serve immediately.