Favorite Brown Rice Pilaf

Name: Favorite Brown Rice Pilaf
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 cup brown rice; 1 onion, chopped; 2 large garlic cloves, chopped; 1 large carrot, chopped; 3/4 cup frozen peas; 3/4 cup frozen corn; salt and pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoons basil; 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano; 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil

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Recipe by Studentchef

I know I have already have a rice pilaf posted, but I couldn't resist changing it up a bit. I came up with something that is quite different from the one I have, and it was a big hit in my house.

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READY IN: 25mins

SERVES: 6

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

1

cup brown rice
1

onion, chopped
2

large garlic cloves, chopped
1

large carrot, chopped
³⁄₄

cup frozen peas
³⁄₄

cup frozen corn
salt and pepper
1 ¹⁄₂

teaspoons basil
1 ¹⁄₂

teaspoons oregano
1 ¹⁄₂

teaspoons olive oil

DIRECTIONS

saute onion and garlic in oil until onion is translucent, about five minutes. Stir frequently to prevent onion and garlic from burning.
Add carrot and let saute 3 more minutes.
Add brown rice and stir until rice is coated with the olive oil.
Cover with about 2 cups of water, and add the corn, peas, salt, pepper, basil and oregano.
Let it come to a boil and then let it simmer until ready. Stir occasionally to prevent the bottom from sticking to the pot.

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