BROWN RICE & PEPPERS PILAF

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I love rice pilaf and I was excited to find this recipe for brown rice pilaf since brown rice is so much better for you. It is from Healthy Cooking.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Brown Rice

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medim onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/4 cups long grain brown rice, uncooked
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • In large saucepan, saute onion and green pepper in oil until tender.
  • Add rice and garlic; cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until rice is lightly browned.
  • Add the water, broth, thyme and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 35-40 minutes or until rice is tender.
  • Fluff with fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.2, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 18.1, Carbohydrate 33.4, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 1.6, Protein 4.3

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