Vegetable Brown Rice

PaulaG's Note:

This recipe comes for August/September 2004 Light & Tasty. It makes a wonderful side dish or with all the veggies and nuts it can stand alone as a light main dish.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 10 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 9

• 2 cups water
• 1 cup uncooked brown rice
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 2 medium carrots, scrubbed and cut into thin 1 inch strips
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 9 green onions, cut into 1 inch strips
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, thawed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup pecan halves, toasted

Directions:

1. In a medium size saucepan, bring the water to a boil.
2. Add the rice and basil stirring well.
3. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until rice is tender and the water has been absorbed.
4. In a large non-stick skillet, stir-fry the carrots, onion, and green onions in hot oil for 5-7 minutes or until vegetables are lightly browned.
5. Add peas and salt; cook for 1 minute or until vegetables are tender.
6. Stir in pecans, raisins and rice; heat through.
7. Please note: If serving as a main dish the serving size yield will be less.

Reviews

[Teri230]

I have made this twice now and didn't have a bag of just peas on hand either time, so subbed a bag of mixed veggies and it turned out WONDERFUL both times. Served it as a side with garlic tilapia. This is an awesome dish that I will make often. Thanks so much for posting. Delicious!

[anme]

I loved this! I had no peas on hand so I usesd frozen green beans. I also scaled this down to about 4.5 servings. Loved the color and flavors this dish had! Made for ZWT 3!

[SweetySJD]

I made this a while ago and I loved it! I did make some substitutions, according to what I had on hand. I used almonds instead of pecans and dried cranberries in place of the raisins.