CREOLE RICE PILAF

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Provided by Lynette !

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.