Brown Rice Pilaf

99 Ratings

Makes: 4 servings

Total Cost: $$$$

Parsley, almonds, and spices spruce up this brown rice dish.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups brown rice
3 cups water
1/4 cup almonds (sliced)
1 teaspoon parsley (dried)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Place all ingredients in a rice cooker and cook until the water evaporates, about 30 minutes.
Fluff cooked rice with a fork.

Notes

This dish goes very well with fish and chicken. Add a large green salad to complete the meal. The dish may be made on the stovetop as well but may require more water.

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Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 cup prepared pilaf, 1/4 of recipe

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Nutrients	Amount
Total Calories	320
Total Fat	8 g
Saturated Fat	1 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Sodium	53 mg
Carbohydrates	56 g
Dietary Fiber	5 g
Total Sugars	1 g
Added Sugars included	0 g
Protein	8 g
Vitamin D	0 mcg
Calcium	60 mg
Iron	1 mg
Potassium	178 mg

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Nutrients	Amount
Total Calories	320
Total Fat	8 g
Saturated Fat	1 g
Monounsaturated Fat	4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat	2 g
Linoleic Acid	2 g
α-Linolenic Acid	0 g
Omega 3 - EPA	0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA	0 mg
Cholesterol	0 mg
Carbohydrates	56 g
Dietary Fiber	5 g
Total Sugars	1 g
Added Sugars included	0 g
Protein	8 g
Minerals
Calcium	60 mg
Potassium	178 mg
Sodium	53 mg
Copper	349 mcg
Iron	1 mg
Magnesium	130 mg
Phosphorus	241 mg
Selenium	23 mcg
Zinc	2 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A	0 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6	0.4 mg
Vitamin B12	0 mcg
Vitamin C	0 mg
Vitamin D	0 mcg
Vitamin E	3 mg
Vitamin K	3 mcg
Folate	12 mcg DFE
Thiamin	0.2 mg
Riboflavin	0.1 mg
Niacin	4 mg
Choline	27 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

	Grains	2 1/2 ounces
	Protein Foods	1/2 ounces

I used half instant wild rice and half instant brown. Also added chopped dried cherries which was wonderful. Passed the husband test, so it's a keeper.

12/08/09

Lovely, easy, and QUICK to assemble!

12/26/07