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Brown Rice Pilaf

Brown Rice Pilaf

100 Ratings
100 Ratings
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Brown Rice Pilaf
Makes: 4 servings
Total Cost: $$$$

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 298
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 20 mg
Carbohydrates 55 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Sugars 1 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 8 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 49 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 158 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 298
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 3 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 55 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Sugars 1 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 8 g
Minerals
Calcium 49 mg
Potassium 158 mg
Sodium 20 mg
Copper 323 mcg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 120 mg
Phosphorus 227 mg
Selenium 23 mcg
Zinc 2 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 0 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.4 mg
Vitamin B12 0 mg
Vitamin C 0 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 2 mg
Vitamin K 3 mcg
Folate 13 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.2 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 4 mg
Choline 25 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

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

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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
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