This was a nice accompaniment to roasted salmon and asparagus. I had a little piece of red bell pepper to use up so I added that and also some toasted almonds . I had minced the herbs but forgot to add them and it still had plenty of flavor. It was very pretty pilaf.
Herbed Brown Rice Pilaf
Oxmoor House
This is comfort food at its finest. For a little crunch, add some toasted almonds or pine nuts. Serve with Simplest Roast Chicken Ever.
This recipe goes with Simplest Roast Chicken Ever
Yield: Serves 4 (serving size: 1/2 cup)
Total:
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Recipe Time
Hands On:
17 Minutes
Total:
57 Minutes
Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 122
- Calories from fat: 0.0%
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated fat: 0.5g
- Monounsaturated fat: 1.9g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 0.5g
- Protein: 2.3g
- Carbohydrate: 21.7g
- Fiber: 1.7g
- Cholesterol: 0.0mg
- Iron: 0.6mg
- Sodium: 164mg
- Calcium: 22mg
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup uncooked brown rice
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2/3 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup chopped carrot
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
- 3/4 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Preparation
- 1. Cook rice according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
- 2. While rice cooks, heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil; swirl to coat. Add onion, celery, and carrot; sauté 5 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat; stir in parsley and remaining ingredients. Add vegetable mixture to cooked rice; fluff with a fork. Serve immediately.
- Tip: Chop all your vegetables and herbs in the morning so when you come home from work, the recipe is a cinch to complete.
Note:
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Herbed Brown Rice Pilaf Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Side Dishes/Vegetables
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Rice/Grains
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Meatless, Gluten-Free
- PUBLICATION: Oxmoor House
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