Brown rice, a whole grain, contains all the nutrients and essential parts of the entire grain seed. It adds almost three times as much heart-healthy fiber to this mild-flavored brown rice pilaf as white would. Consider enjoying its slightly nutty flavor often in family recipes. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Brown Rice Pilaf
Brown Rice Pilaf
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
45 min
Yield
6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 medium green pepper, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1-1/4 cups uncooked brown rice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1-1/2 cups water
- 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions
- In a large saucepan, saute onion and green pepper in oil until tender. Add rice and garlic; cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until rice is lightly browned. Add the water, broth, thyme and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 35-40 minutes or until rice is tender. Fluff with a fork.
Nutrition Facts
3/4 cup: 181 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 99mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1/2 fat.
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