ZIPPY BROWN RICE PILAF

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Make and share this Zippy Brown Rice Pilaf recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Derf2440

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small zucchini, diced
1/2 cup red onion, diced
1/2 cup sweet red pepper, diced
1 -2 jalapeno pepper, diced (optional)
2 garlic cloves, smashed
2 tablespoons fresh sage, finely chopped
1 cup brown basmati rice or 1 cup any long cooking brown rice
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup fresh green peas or 1/2 cup frozen green pea, thawed

Steps:

Heat butter and oil in a large nonstick frypan, add zucchini and onion, sauté just until onion is soft, about 4 minutes.
Add red pepper, jalapeño pepper, garlic and sage, sauté 1 minute more.
Add rice, salt and pepper, stir to coat.
Add balsamic vinegar, deglaze pan and add chicken broth and buttermilk.
Bring to boil, reduce heat; simmer covered with a tight fitting lid, for 45 to 50 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
Add green peas while fluffing rice with a fork, remove pan from heat; replace lid and set aside for 10 minutes.
Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.6, Fat 8.9, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 10.1, Sodium 286.6, Carbohydrate 47.9, Fiber 4, Sugar 8.1, Protein 8.9

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