Best Carrot Brown Rice Pilaf Recipes

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CARROT BROWN RICE PILAF



Carrot Brown Rice Pilaf image

This versatile, colorful dish complements a variety of meats or other vegetarian entrees. To give this dish a crunchy texture and additional flavor and protein, stir in 2 cups of bean sprouts just before serving. -Paulette Cross, Lowville, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large onion, finely chopped
2 medium carrots, shredded
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup uncooked brown rice
2-1/2 cups vegetable stock
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 551mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

BROWN RICE AND CARROT PILAF



Brown Rice and Carrot Pilaf image

Use this as a side dish to a meal. It is a bit different than ordinary vegetables. This can also be a vegetarian meal.

Provided by Tebo3759

Categories     Brown Rice

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 cup carrot, coarsely grated
1 cup long grain brown rice
2 1/2 cups vegetable stock
salt and pepper
1/2 cup parsley, chopped
2 cups bean sprouts (optional)

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a 2 quart pan at med-high heat.
  • Add onion and carrot and cook about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in rice and cook until rice browns slightly.
  • Add stock and seasonings.
  • Cover and simmer until rice is tender, about 45 minutes.
  • Stir in parsley and sprouts just before serving.

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