Roasted Vegetable Pilaf

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 
• 1 teaspoon thyme leaves dried
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil 
• 2 large plum tomatoes sliced
• 1 small onion red sliced
• 6.1 ounce near east® rice pilaf mix 
• 1 cup zucchini cut in half & lengthwise

Equipment

• bowl
• oven
• baking pan

Directions

1. Prepare Near East rice according to package directions, except omit butter or olive oil.
2. In a small bowl, mix oil, vinegar, garlic and thyme together. Set aside.
3. While rice cooks, place already cut vegetables in a medium baking pan and drizzle vegetables with oil mixture.
4. Bake at 400 degrees F. for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown. Stir vegetables into rice mixture.
5. Garnish with fresh thyme sprig, if desired.