Best 9 Seasoned Brown Rice Pilaf Recipes

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Seasoned brown rice pilaf is an exquisite dish that offers a delicious and nutritious alternative to traditional white rice. Made with whole-grain brown rice, this recipe combines aromatic spices, savory vegetables, and herbs to create a flavorful and wholesome dish. Whether you're looking for a simple side dish or a hearty main course, seasoned brown rice pilaf is a versatile and satisfying culinary experience that's sure to impress your taste buds.

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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 PILAF



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I love this pilaf! I never liked brown rice until I tried it this way. It goes with just about anything, and the leftovers (when there are any) reheat well, too.

Provided by Halcyon Eve

Categories     Brown Rice

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small yellow onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup long grain brown rice (not instant)
2 1/2 cups fat-free low-sodium chicken broth or 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
salt & pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring, until onion is golden, about 5 minutes.
  • Add rice and sauté for 1 minute.
  • Add broth, and season with salt and pepper to taste; bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low.
  • Simmer until rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 45-50 minutes. Check rice occasionally and add water if necessary.
  • Uncover and let rice stand for 5 minutes before serving.

SEASONED BROWN RICE PILAF



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For those of us who are white rice lovers at heart, this recipe makes brown rice taste great! Everyone takes seconds; it is that good. It is so easy to prepare. To convert for vegetarians, just substitute veggie broth for the beef broth. Any leftovers are delicious the next day. -Amy Berry, Poland, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups uncooked brown rice
1 small onion, finely chopped
5 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup uncooked whole wheat orzo pasta

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add rice and onion; saute until rice is lightly browned, 8-10 minutes. Add broth; stir in the next 6 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, for 35 minutes. Add orzo. Cook, covered, until orzo is tender, 10-15 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 380mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic exchanges

GREEN SEASONED BEANS AND BROWN RICE PILAF



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This is a very nice bean and rice dish. You can serve it alone or as a side dish.

Provided by RockingJuliaCooks

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Pilaf

Time 1h22m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 onion, chopped
1 cup broccoli florets
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 cloves garlic
¼ cup water
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon dried dill
salt to taste
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 teaspoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup quick-cooking brown rice (such as Trader Joe's®)

Steps:

  • Combine onion, broccoli, celery, and garlic in a food processor. Add 1/4 cup water, ginger, dill, and salt; process until mixture is pureed.
  • Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the puree; saute until water evaporates and puree is thickened, 7 to 10 minutes. Add black beans and kidney beans and gently mix. Reduce heat to low. Cook, covered, until flavors combine, about 10 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Butter a Dutch oven.
  • Heat oil in another nonstick saucepan over medium heat. Add rice; toast until rice is slightly glassy and smells nutty, about 5 minutes. Add 3 cups water. Pour rice and water into the Dutch oven; stir in the bean mixture.
  • Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven, until all liquid evaporates, about 45 minutes. Mix occasionally to allow uniform baking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.1 calories, Carbohydrate 58.6 g, Cholesterol 2.7 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 16.7 g, Protein 15.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 709.6 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

HERBED BROWN RICE PILAF



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h7m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon butter
1 shallot, chopped
1 cup long-grain brown rice
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 1/2 cups chicken broth or water, warmed
1 clove garlic, smashed
2 sprigs fresh thyme
3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
3 green onions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallot and saute until tender. Add the rice and stir until the rice is glossy and coated with the butter. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add the stock, garlic and thyme. Cover with a tight fitting lid. Cook 40 minutes, turn off the heat and let sit for 10 minutes.
  • Remove the thyme sprigs and garlic. Fluff with a fork and add parsley and green onions.

SEASONED BROWN RICE



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I serve the stir-fry over the rice for a tasty no-fuss meal. For maximum flavor, use your fingertips to crumble the dried basil directly into the cooked rice.-Betsy Larimer, Somerset, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1-1/3 cups water
2/3 cup long grain brown rice
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring water and rice to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 35-45 minutes or until water is absorbed and rice is tender. Stir in the remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 157mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPICED BROWN RICE PILAF



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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

2 teaspoons canola oil
1 red onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 small carrots, peeled, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 stalk celery, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 cups brown rice
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

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

SEASONED BROWN & WILD RICE



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Make and share this Seasoned Brown & Wild Rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by JelsMom

Categories     Brown Rice

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 teaspoon fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons vegetarian chicken flavored broth mix
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon onion flakes
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
3/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
2 1/2 cups water
1 cup brown rice
1/3 cup wild rice
1 tablespoon soy margarine

Steps:

  • In small bowl, blend all seasoning ingredients. Set aside.
  • In medium saucepan, bring water to a boil.
  • Add margarine, brown rice & wild rice, and reduce heat. Cover & simmer 30 minutes.
  • Water should be about half absorbed and brown rice beginning to soften.
  • Stir in seasoning mix. Simmer additional 20-30 minutes.
  • Let sit, still covered, 10 minutes.
  • Mix in fresh parsley and fluff with fork before serving.

BROWN RICE AND ONION PILAF



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Provided by Jacques Pepin

Categories     easy, side dish

Time 58m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
3/4 pound onions (3 to 4 onions), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (2 1/2 cups)
1 teaspoon herbes de Provence or Italian seasoning
2 cups brown rice (about 1 pound)
5 cups water
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat butter and oil in a large sturdy saucepan. When hot add the onions and saute over medium-to-high heat for about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the herbes de Provence and rice and mix well to combine. Add water, salt and pepper and bring mixture to a boil, stirring so it does not stick.
  • When boiling, reduce the heat and cook, covered, over very low heat for about 40 minutes, until rice is tender, a little chewy and most of the moisture has been absorbed. Check rice near end of cooking time; it may take a little longer than 40 minutes to absorb all the water and cook through. Serve with sweet and sour curried chicken.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 359, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 64 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 789 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Use a good quality long-grain rice for best results.
  • Rinse the rice thoroughly before cooking to remove any starch and impurities.
  • Toast the rice in a little oil or butter before cooking to give it a nutty flavor.
  • Use a flavorful broth or stock to cook the rice, such as chicken, beef, or vegetable broth.
  • Add vegetables, herbs, and spices to the rice to create a variety of pilaf dishes.
  • Cook the rice until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it.
  • Fluff the rice with a fork before serving to separate the grains.
  • Conclusion:

    Seasoned brown rice pilaf is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a side dish or main course. It is also a good source of fiber and nutrients. With so many different variations, there is sure to be a pilaf recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give seasoned brown rice pilaf a try. You won't be disappointed!

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