Brown Rice Pilaf

Halcyon Eve's Note:

I love this pilaf! I never liked brown rice until I tried it this way. It goes with just about anything, and the leftovers (when there are any) reheat well, too.

• Total Time: 55 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small yellow onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup long grain brown rice (not instant)
• 2 1/2 cups fat-free low-sodium chicken broth or 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• salt & pepper, to taste

Directions:

1. In a small skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring, until onion is golden, about 5 minutes.
2. Add rice and sauté for 1 minute.
3. Add broth, and season with salt and pepper to taste; bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low.
4. Simmer until rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 45-50 minutes. Check rice occasionally and add water if necessary.
5. Uncover and let rice stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Reviews

[alliecat12]

Absolutely delicious. Finally, I now know how to properly cook brown rice!

[Chef #830743]

Yummy and super easy to make. Way better than plain steamed brown rice. I added peas and carrots. Wish I had almonds on hand. Pine nuts would be great as well!

[matie-k]

Very good! My husband and I loved this!