Simple Brown Rice Pilaf

HollyGolightly's Note:

This is a quick and simple side dish that I throw together regularly with ingredients I almost always have on hand. It's tasty and healthy!

• Total Time: 10 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 cup instant brown rice
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
• 1 green onion , thinly sliced
• 1 clove garlic , minced
• 1 tablespoon minced onion flakes
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• salt & fresh ground pepper

Directions:

1. Mix chicken stock and next 5 ingredients in saucepan and bring to a boil.
2. Add rice, return mixture to boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes (for instant rice-- follow package recommended cooking times for other brown rice varieties).
3. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.
4. Fluff with fork.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Reviews

[Nancy Ann]

This was very easy and tasty. Highly recommend.

[Chef #719622]

Very quick and easy to make. Tasty! I don't think guests would believe it was so simple. It accompanied the tilapia I grilled on my brand new George Foreman grill, so I had quite a delicious healthy meal. Will try adding nuts to the pilaf next time. I think that would add a nice flavor; however, it was very good just exactly as the recipe was printed.

[ladyfingers]

All you need to make ordinary brown rice a little more exciting. Better yet, all ingredients can usually be found in any kitchen cupboard. I followed this recipe exactly, using the rice box package for cooking times. It turned out well and tasted good.