Use this as a side dish to a meal. It is a bit different than ordinary vegetables. This can also be a vegetarian meal. by Tebo 1¼ hours 10 min prep 3 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 cup carrots, coarsely grated 1 cup long grain brown rice 2 1/2 cups vegetable stock salt and pepper 1/2 cup parsley, chopped 2 cups bean sprouts (optional) 1. Melt butter in a 2 quart pan at med-high heat. 2. Add onion and carrot and cook about 5 minutes. 3. Stir in rice and cook until rice browns slightly. 4. Add stock and seasonings. 5. Cover and simmer until rice is tender, about 45 minutes. 6. Stir in parsley and sprouts just before serving.