If you're looking for a delicious and nutritious side dish that's perfect for any occasion, look no further than nutted brown rice pilaf. A combination of wholesome brown rice, crunchy nuts, and aromatic spices, this pilaf is a flavor-packed dish that's sure to impress. With its nutty texture and savory taste, nutted brown rice pilaf is the perfect accompaniment to grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or even as a standalone meal. The best part? It's incredibly easy to make, so you can have a delicious and healthy side dish on the table in no time.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
BROWN RICE PILAF
Brown rice, a whole grain, contains all the nutrients and essential parts of the entire grain seed. It adds almost three times as much heart-healthy fiber to this mild-flavored brown rice pilaf as white would. Consider enjoying its slightly nutty flavor often in family recipes. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 55m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, saute onion and green pepper in oil until tender. Add rice and garlic; cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until rice is lightly browned. Add the water, broth, thyme and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 35-40 minutes or until rice is tender. Fluff with a fork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 99mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SPICED BROWN RICE PILAF
Our Barbecued Salmon Fillets are served on top of this brown-rice pilaf, which is flavored with white wine and vegetables and spiced with paprika, turmeric, and cumin.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains Rice Recipes
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a medium skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Add wine, and cook until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl, and set aside to cool.
- Meanwhile, bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Stir in rice, and cook until tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Drain, and add to bowl of vegetables. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, turmeric, and cumin.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6 g, Sodium 203 g
HOME-STYLE BROWN RICE PILAF
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
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
NUTTED BROWN RICE PILAF
Nuts bring flavor, richness, and protein to this hearty side dish. Try it with roast pork or as a vegetarian main dish, served with sauteed greens and roasted sweet potatoes.
Provided by Annacia
Categories Brown Rice
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 1/2 cup servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large frying pan with a tight-fitting lid, cook olive oil, onion, and 1/2 teaspoons salt over medium heat until onion is soft, about 3 minutes. Increase heat to high and add almonds, pistachios, and walnuts. Cook, stirring, until nuts start to toast. Onions may brown a bit, which is fine, but reduce heat if they start to burn. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add coriander, cumin, and pepper. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add rice and stir to combine. Add wine and cook, stirring, until absorbed, about 2 minutes. Add broth and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook until rice is tender to the bite, about 50 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork, and add salt to taste. Serve sprinkled with parsley if you like.
BASIC LONG-GRAIN BROWN RICE PILAF
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings (2 1/2 cups)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat the butter in a medium saucepan with a tight fitting lid, over medium heat. Add the rice and lemon peel and cook, stirring, until slightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Stir in the water and add salt to taste, bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until all the water has been absorbed by the rice, about 45 minutes. Please don't lift the lid to give a peek or stir or the rice will not cook evenly.
- Remove the pan from the heat and let the rice sit, covered, for 10 minutes?{once again, no peeking. Fluff with a fork, season with salt and pepper and serve.
RICE PILAF
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a heavy, wide, lidded pan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add onion, red pepper, and kosher salt. Sweat the onions and peppers until aromatic, stirring constantly. Add the rice and stir to coat. Continue stirring until rice smells nutty. Add chicken broth, orange zest, saffron and water, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil. Stir once, then cover pan with moistened dish towel (or tea towel). Place lid on pan and fold towel corners over lid. Bake for 15 minutes. Then rest at room temperature for 10 to 20 minutes without removing the cover.
- Meanwhile, simmer peas in salted water until heated through or heat in a microwave.
- Remove lid from rice and turn out onto a platter. Add peas and fluff with a large fork. Add raisins and pistachios.
Tips:
- For a nutty flavor, toast the rice in a dry skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring constantly. - Be sure to rinse the rice thoroughly before cooking to remove any starch and prevent it from sticking together. - Use a flavorful broth, such as chicken, beef, or vegetable broth, to add depth of flavor to the pilaf. - Add vegetables, nuts, and dried fruits to the pilaf for a more colorful and flavorful dish. - Experiment with different herbs and spices, such as cumin, coriander, or turmeric, to create a unique flavor profile. - Serve the pilaf as a side dish with grilled meats, fish, or poultry.Conclusion:
Nutted brown rice pilaf is a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. It can be easily customized to suit your taste preferences and dietary restrictions. With its nutty flavor, fluffy texture, and endless possibilities for variation, nutted brown rice pilaf is a dish that you'll want to make again and again.
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