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Brown Rice Pilaf

Brown Rice Pilaf
Makes: 4 servings

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

Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Place all ingredients in a rice cooker and cook until the water evaporates, about 30 minutes.
  3. 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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Food and Health Communications, Inc.

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 cup prepared pilaf, 1/4 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 338
Total Fat 7 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 18 mg
Carbohydrates 62 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Sugars 1 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 8 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 38 mg
Iron 2 mg
Potassium 275 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 338
Total Fat 7 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
Linoleic Acid 2 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.0 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 62 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Sugars 1 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 8 g
Minerals
Calcium 38 mg
Potassium 275 mg
Sodium 18 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 2 mg
Magnesium 118 mg
Phosphorus 283 mg
Selenium 14 mg
Zinc 2 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 0 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.3 mg
Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg
Vitamin C 0 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 3 mg
Vitamin K 2 mcg
Folate 25 mcg
Thiamin 0.4 mg
Riboflavin 0.3 mg
Niacin 6 mg
Choline 26 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Grains 3 ounces
Protein Foods 1/2 ounces