1 tbsp. margarine or butter	1 (8 oz.) pkg. beef Rice-A-Roni	2 1/3 cups water
16 frozen cooked meatballs	2 cups frozen chopped broccoli, thawed	� cup red bell pepper strips

1. Melt margarine in large skillet over medium heat. Add rice mix; cook and stir until lightly browned. Add water, contents of seasoning packet and meatballs. Bring to a boil. Stir; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; cook for 15 minutes.
2. Add broccoli and bell pepper to skillet. Cover; cook over medium heat for 7 to 9 minutes. Stir to fluff rice before serving.

Ingredient substitution:
Use pre-cooked turkey breast cut up into cubes instead of the meatballs. And use the chicken flavored rice instead of the beef. It makes a nice change of pace.

Microwave option:
To thaw frozen broccoli, place it in a microwave safe dish and microwave on high for 1 to 2 minutes.

Serving suggestion:
For an easy meal, serve with French bread and a fruit salad.

Serving size: 1� cups
Calories: 540
Calories from fat: 190
Dietary exchanges: 4 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 high-fat meat, 2 fat OR 4 carbohydrate, 1 vegetable, 1 high-fat meat, 2 fat