Brown Rice Pilaf

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Cook: 45 min.
Yield 6 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
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

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

  1. 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.

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
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