Broccoli Brown Rice Pilaf

Name: Broccoli Brown Rice Pilaf
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4-6 , 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 cup brown rice, uncooked; 2 1/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or 2 1/4 cups vegetable broth; 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, minced or 2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cups fresh broccoli, chopped; 1/4 cup slivered almonds; 1/4 cup unsalted sunflower seeds; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Submitted by Chef #488239

"From Light & Tasty Magazine"

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Ready In:: 55mins
Ingredients:: 9
Serves:: 4-6

ingredients

1 cup brown rice, uncooked
2 ¹⁄₄ cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or 2 1/4 cups vegetable broth
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, minced or 2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups fresh broccoli, chopped
¹⁄₄ cup slivered almonds
¹⁄₄ cup unsalted sunflower seeds
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₈ teaspoon pepper

directions

In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute rice until lightly browned. Add the broth, rosemary and garlic; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 40 minutes or until rice is almost tender.
Stir in the broccoli, almonds, sunflower kernels, salt and pepper. Cover and cook 3-5 minutes longer or until rice is tender and broccoli is crisp-tender. Fluff with a fork.