CREOLE RICE PILAF

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Perfect side for so many things....fish, chicken, pork or beef! The avocado and tomato even lets in lean toward accompanying a Southwest/Mexican meal!

Provided by Lynette !

Categories     Rice Sides

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 1/4 c chicken broth
1/4 c chablis or other dry white wine
1/4 c butter
2 Tbsp butter
1 c long-grain brown rice, uncooked
1/4 c onion, finely chopped
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/4 c fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 Tbsp butter, melted
2 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and diced
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/2 tsp dried whole oregano
1/4 tsp pepper
1 ripe avocado, peeled and diced
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp dried parsley flakes

Steps:

  • 1. Combine chicken broth, wine, and 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil; add rice, onion, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cover; reduce heat, and simmer 45 to 50 minutes or until rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
  • 2. Towards the last 10 minutes of rice cooking time, saute the mushrooms in 2 tablespoons melted butter in a medium skillet 3 minutes or until tender. Add tomato, garlic, oregano, and pepper; reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes.
  • 3. Combine avocado and lemon juice in a small bowl; toss gently. Add avocado to the rice mixture, tossing gently to combine. Sprinkle with parsley; toss gently. Serve immediately.

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