THREE RICE PILAF

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If you are looking for a wonderful rice side dish to serve for you guests, then this is it! A delicious blend of flavours, along with dried fruit makes this dish a winner. Add in some fresh garlic when you saute the onions if desired. Adjust all seasonings to taste.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Rice

Time 1h25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup brown rice
1/2 cup carrot, finely chopped
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup mushroom, sliced
2 tablespoons oil
1/2 cup wild rice, uncooked
3 cups good-quality chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
1/3 cup dried apricots or 1/3 cup dried cranberries, chopped
2 tablespoons green onions, minced
salt and pepper
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute brown rice, carrots, onions, and mushrooms in 2 tablespoons oil (you can use a tablespoon more oil if desired) for 10 minutes, or until the brown rice is golden in colour.
  • Add the wild rice, broth, thyme and rosemary; bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes.
  • Stir in long-grain white rice, cover, and simmer for 25 mins, or until the liquid is absorbed, and the wild rice is tender.
  • Remove from heat, stir in apricots or cranberries (or a combination of both), green onions, salt and pepper.
  • Cover, and let stand for 4 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with pecans just before serving.
  • *Note* you may add more broth or water, and simmer a little longer if needed.
  • Delicious!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.9, Fat 12.6, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 385.4, Carbohydrate 43.2, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 6.3, Protein 8.3

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