I only had brown rice on hand this recipe was absolutely spectacular! It scared me at first when the liquid wasn't thinning out and I thought I'd have watery rice. I ended up cooking the rice about ten minutes before I took off the lid and then let it simmer the water off. I realized I should have done this earlier when the rice turned out a bit mushy but otherwise the flavor was fantastic! A great recipe and just my own fault!
Pecan White and Brown Rice Pilaf
Using part instant white rice and part instant brown rice can help make the switch to whole grains easier.
Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 1/2 cup)
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 188
- Calories from fat: 27%
- Fat: 5.6g
- Saturated fat: 0.6g
- Monounsaturated fat: 3.3g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 1.4g
- Protein: 4.3g
- Carbohydrate: 31.7g
- Fiber: 3.9g
- Cholesterol: 0.0mg
- Iron: 1mg
- Sodium: 268mg
- Calcium: 32mg
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup instant white rice
- 1/2 cup instant brown rice
- 1/2 cup uncooked bulgur
- 1 tablespoon dried cranberries or currants
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Preparation
- Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion; sauté 4 minutes or until tender. Add bay leaf; cook 1 minute. Add water and next 7 ingredients (through pepper); bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 8 minutes or until rice is tender. Remove from heat; discard bay leaf. Stir in pecans and parsley.
Pecan White and Brown Rice Pilaf Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Side Dishes/Vegetables
- CONVENIENCE: Quick/Easy
- CUISINE: American
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Rice/Grains
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Diabetic, Low Cholesterol, Low Fat, Low Sodium, Low Saturated Fat
- OCCASION: Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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