Nutted Brown Rice Pilaf

Pilaf is a dish that originated in the Middle East and has been enjoyed for centuries in various cultures around the world.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Nutted Brown Rice Pilaf

Cooking Method: Boiling, Sautéing Cuisine: International Courses: Lunch, Main Course Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Brown rice
• 2 cup Vegetable broth
• ¹⁄₂ cup Mixed nuts (almonds, cashews, pistachios)
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 small Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• ¹⁄₄ cup Dried cranberries
• 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Rinse the brown rice under cold water.
2. In a saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil.
3. Add the brown rice to the boiling broth, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook for 25 minutes or until the rice is tender.
4. In a separate pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
5. Add the onion and garlic to the pan and sauté until translucent.
6. Add the mixed nuts, dried cranberries, parsley, salt, and black pepper to the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
7. Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork and transfer it to the pan with the nut mixture. Stir well to combine.
8. Remove from heat and let the pilaf rest for 5 minutes.
9. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 9g14%

Total Carbohydrate 38g13%

Sugars 2g

Protein 7g15%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.