BROWN RICE PILAF DISH

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Walnuts and dried apricots jazz up brown rice for a tasty, earthy side with loads of flavor. -Marie Rizzio, Interlochen, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/4 cup chopped green onions
2 teaspoons butter
1-1/3 cups instant brown rice
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
1-1/3 cups water
1/3 cup dried apricots, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a small saucepan, saute green onions in butter until tender. Add rice and walnuts; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until walnuts are toasted. Add the water, apricots, salt and pepper., Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 169mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.