Best Brown Rice And Vegetable Pilaf Recipes

RAINBOW RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large deep-sided skillet with a lid over medium-high heat. Add the onions, celery and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are just beginning to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the rice and orzo and cook, stirring constantly, until the orzo begins to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic, oregano, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is fragrant, about 2 minutes.
• Stir in the vegetable broth, bring to a simmer and then lower heat and cook, covered, until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let sit, covered, for about 10 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork and transfer to a serving dish. Top with the cranberries, almonds and parsley. Serve warm.

VEGETABLE BROWN RICE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil; stir in rice and basil. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, 30-35 minutes., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute carrots, onions and raisins until vegetables are lightly browned and carrots are crisp-tender, 5-7 minutes. Add peas and salt; heat through. Stir in pecans and rice.

BROWN RICE AND VEGETABLE PILAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
• Heat chicken broth to boiling.
• Combine broth with brown rice, butter, oregano, marjoram, and summery savory in 3 quart casserole and bake, covered, for 1-1/2 hours or until rice is tender.
• Keep hot. Melt butter in large skillet or dutch oven.
• Add celery, snow peas, broccoli, green onion, and ginger and stir fry until crisp-tender.
• Add vegetables, lemon rind, and toasted coconut to rice. Toss lightly to combine. Adjust seasonings.

BROWN RICE PILAF WITH VEGETABLES

Steps:

• In a 2-1/2 quart saucepan sauté garlic and onions in oil over medium heat until onions are translucent.
• Add brown rice, toast, stirring constantly for about 4 minutes.
• Add vegetable broth and bring to boil. Then simmer and cook rice for 45 mins, undisturbed.
• Meanwhile, in a bit of oil, sauté zucchini and carrots for about 3-4 mins in a small fry pan over medium heat. Salt and pepper to taste.
• When rice is cooked, add corn, zucchini, and carrots and mix well.

CARROT BROWN RICE PILAF

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, saute onion and carrots in butter until tender. Add rice; cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until rice is lightly browned., Stir in the stock, parsley, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 40-45 minutes or until rice is tender. Fluff with a fork.