• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon extra light olive oil
• 1 cup brown rice, rinsed
• 2 ½ cups vegetable broth
• 2 teaspoons salt

Heat a saucepan with the butter and oil. Add the rinsed brown rice and sauté on medium heat for 2 minutes. Add the broth and salt. Bring to a boil and simmer, covered with lid for 30 minutes or till rice is done. Let cool and keep aside.

• 2 tablespoons extra light olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 yellow pepper, chopped
• 1 cup green beans, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ cup cilantro, chopped
• ¼ cup dill, chopped

Heat a wide frying pan with the oil and add the cumin and sauté for 10 seconds. Add the pepper, beans, onion, garlic and salt. Saute on medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes. Add the cilantro and dill as well as the cooked and cooled rice. Saute on medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes or till the rice is heated through. Check for seasonings and serve.