Best 8 Brown Rice And Carrot Pilaf Recipes

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Brown rice and carrot pilaf is a flavorful and wholesome dish that combines the nutty flavor of brown rice with the sweet crunch of carrots. This versatile dish can be served as a side dish, a main course, or even as a breakfast porridge. Whether you are looking for a healthy and satisfying meal or a comforting and flavorful dish, brown rice and carrot pilaf is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

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RICE PILAF WITH CARROTS AND PARSLEY



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Carrots and leeks make a sweet combination, but you can also use regular onion in this pilaf. To get 1/2 cup of finely chopped parsley, begin with 2 cups leaves picked from the stems.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     side dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup basmati rice
2 cups water or stock (chicken or vegetable)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion or 1 medium leek, finely chopped
3/4 pound carrots (2 large), peeled, cut in half lengthwise if large, and thinly sliced on the diagonal
Salt to taste
1/2 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Place the rice in a bowl in the sink and rinse several times with water, or soak for 30 minutes, to wash away some of the starch. Drain through a strainer.
  • Heat the water or stock to a bare simmer in a saucepan or in a Pyrex measuring cup in the microwave.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a wide, heavy skillet or saucepan over medium heat and add the carrots, onion or leek, and salt to taste. Cook, stirring, until the vegetables begin to soften, about 3 minutes, and add the rice. Cook, stirring, until the grains of rice are separate and beginning to crackle. Add the hot water or stock and salt to taste and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer 15 minutes, until all of the liquid has been absorbed.
  • Uncover the rice and place a clean towel over the top of the pan (it should not be touching the rice). Replace the lid and allow the rice to sit for 10 minutes, undisturbed. Add the parsley and gently fluff the rice, then pile the pilaf onto a platter or into a wide bowl and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 182, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 436 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

HOME-STYLE BROWN RICE PILAF



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This is comfort food at its best with mild flavors and it's simple to make. This is a very versatile dish: if you prefer, you can use almonds in place of the cashews, and cilantro in place of the parsley.

Provided by Candice

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Pilaf

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ½ cups water
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup uncooked brown rice
3 tablespoons butter
1 ½ cups chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
2 carrots, sliced
2 cups fresh sliced mushrooms
1 cup chickpeas
2 eggs, beaten
freshly ground black pepper
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
¼ cup chopped cashews

Steps:

  • Bring 1-1/2 cups water to boil, add rice. Bring contents back to a boil, cover the pot and simmer for 45-50 minutes, or until rice is tender.
  • Approximately 20 minutes before rice is finished cooking heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onions and saute them, stirring frequently until they soften. Add the garlic and carrots and continue stirring for 5 minutes.
  • Place mushrooms inside of skillet and cook until mushrooms begin to brown, about 10 minutes. Add the chickpeas and cook 1 more minute.
  • When the rice is finished cooking pour the eggs into the skillet and cook the mixture, stirring constantly until the eggs are cooked. Remove the skillet from the heat, stir in pepper, parsley, and nuts.
  • Spoon the cooked rice into the skillet and stir well. Serve the pilaf hot with soy sauce on the side for added flavor.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.3 calories, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 115.9 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 12.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 653.3 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

BROWN RICE WITH CARROTS AND LEEKS



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This is a very simple, comforting pilaf. In addition to flavonoids and vitamins, the carrots and leeks bring lots of sweet flavor that is beautifully complemented by a final spritz of lemon juice.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     side dish

Time 1h

Yield Serves four

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 pound leeks, white and light green parts only, trimmed, cut in half lengthwise, washed thoroughly and cut in 1/2-inch slices
1/2 pound carrots, peeled and sliced
2 garlic cloves, halved, green shoots removed and thinly sliced
1 cup brown rice (short- or long-grain)
Salt to taste
2 1/2 cups water
2 to 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil over a medium-sized, heavy skillet or saucepan, and add the leeks and carrots. Cook, stirring, until the leeks are tender and translucent and the carrots have softened slightly, about five minutes. Add the garlic and salt to taste. Cook, stirring, until the garlic smells fragrant, about a minute. Add the rice and about 1/2 teaspoon salt, and stir to coat the grains with olive oil. Add the water, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer over low heat until the rice is tender, about 45 minutes. Remove from the heat, and do not remove the cover for 10 minutes. Then stir in the lemon juice, and taste and adjust salt. Serve hot or warm.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 328, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 59 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 890 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams

WILD AND BROWN RICE



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A perfect side dish for game birds. May be prepared ahead of time and microwaved just prior to serving.

Provided by munchmn

Categories     Main Dish Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ cups uncooked wild rice
3 cups boiling water
1 cup uncooked brown rice
1 cup diced onion
1 cup diced carrots
¾ cup diced celery
3 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
½ teaspoon ground thyme
¼ teaspoon dried marjoram
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In heavy saucepan, soak wild rice in boiling water for 30 minutes. Drain; rinse thoroughly.
  • In large skillet or Dutch oven, combine drained wild rice, brown rice, onion, carrots, celery, chicken broth, thyme, marjoram, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 50 to 60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146.7 calories, Carbohydrate 30.1 g, Cholesterol 2.3 mg, Fat 0.9 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 549.7 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

BROWN RICE AND CARROT PILAF



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Use this as a side dish to a meal. It is a bit different than ordinary vegetables. This can also be a vegetarian meal.

Provided by Tebo3759

Categories     Brown Rice

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 cup carrot, coarsely grated
1 cup long grain brown rice
2 1/2 cups vegetable stock
salt and pepper
1/2 cup parsley, chopped
2 cups bean sprouts (optional)

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a 2 quart pan at med-high heat.
  • Add onion and carrot and cook about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in rice and cook until rice browns slightly.
  • Add stock and seasonings.
  • Cover and simmer until rice is tender, about 45 minutes.
  • Stir in parsley and sprouts just before serving.

FAVORITE BROWN RICE PILAF



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I know I have already have a rice pilaf posted, but I couldn't resist changing it up a bit. I came up with something that is quite different from the one I have, and it was a big hit in my house.

Provided by Studentchef

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup brown rice
1 onion, chopped
2 large garlic cloves, chopped
1 large carrot, chopped
3/4 cup frozen peas
3/4 cup frozen corn
salt and pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons basil
1 1/2 teaspoons oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil

Steps:

  • saute onion and garlic in oil until onion is translucent, about five minutes. Stir frequently to prevent onion and garlic from burning.
  • Add carrot and let saute 3 more minutes.
  • Add brown rice and stir until rice is coated with the olive oil.
  • Cover with about 2 cups of water, and add the corn, peas, salt, pepper, basil and oregano.
  • Let it come to a boil and then let it simmer until ready. Stir occasionally to prevent the bottom from sticking to the pot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.5, Fat 2.5, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 30.8, Carbohydrate 38, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 2.5, Protein 5

CARROT BROWN RICE PILAF



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This versatile, colorful dish complements a variety of meats or other vegetarian entrees. To give this dish a crunchy texture and additional flavor and protein, stir in 2 cups of bean sprouts just before serving. -Paulette Cross, Lowville, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large onion, finely chopped
2 medium carrots, shredded
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup uncooked brown rice
2-1/2 cups vegetable stock
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion and carrots in butter until tender. Add rice; cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until rice is lightly browned., Stir in the stock, parsley, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 40-45 minutes or until rice is tender. Fluff with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 551mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CARROT PILAF



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Featuring shredded carrots and rice, this eye-catching recipe was the perfect addition to a "carrot patch" luncheon I once hosted.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, saute carrots and onion in butter until tender. Add rice and stir to coat. Stir in broth and lemon-pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 20 minutes or until rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 36mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables. In addition to carrots, you can add other vegetables to your pilaf, such as peas, corn, broccoli, or zucchini. This will add more flavor and nutrition to the dish.
  • Use different spices and herbs. The spices and herbs that you use in your pilaf can greatly affect the flavor of the dish. Some popular spices and herbs to use include cumin, coriander, turmeric, ginger, garlic, and parsley.
  • Cook the rice in broth. Using broth instead of water to cook the rice will add more flavor to the pilaf. You can use chicken broth, vegetable broth, or beef broth.
  • Fluff the rice before serving. Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork before serving. This will help to separate the grains of rice and make the pilaf look more appetizing.

Conclusion:

Brown rice and carrot pilaf is a delicious and healthy dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover rice and vegetables, and it can be easily customized to your own taste. With its nutty flavor and colorful appearance, brown rice and carrot pilaf is sure to be a hit at your next meal.

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