Golden Brown Rice Pilaf
A delicious and nutritious side dish featuring long grain brown rice, sautéed with fragrant onion and garlic in a flavorful broth seasoned to perfection.
Ingredients
| 1 | tablespoon olive oil |
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| 1 | small yellow onion, chopped |
| 3 | garlic cloves, minced |
| 1 | cup long grain brown rice (not instant) |
| 2 ½ | fat-free low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth |
| salt & pepper, to taste |
Instructions
| 1. | Heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, stirring occasionally until the onion turns golden, approximately 5 minutes. |
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| 2. | Stir in the long grain brown rice and sauté for 1 minute to enhance the nutty flavor. |
| 3. | Pour in the fat-free low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth, season with salt and pepper to your preference, and bring the mixture to a boil. Cover the skillet, reduce the heat to low, and let it simmer. |
| 4. | Allow the rice to simmer gently until tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, which usually takes around 45-50 minutes. Remember to check the rice occasionally and add water if needed to prevent sticking. |
| 5. | Once the rice is cooked, uncover the skillet and let the pilaf stand for 5 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 235.3 kcal |
| Protein | 7 g |
| Fat | 5.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 39.9 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 1.4 g |
Published on Jul 18, 2024 by Luminița