BROWN RICE PILAF WITH MUSHROOMS, ALMONDS AND CRANBERRIES

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A nice side dish. You can use just abut any type of rice for this recipe....just adjust the cooking time.

Provided by Abby Girl

Categories     Brown Rice

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons olive oil
2 cups mushrooms, finely chopped
1 cup red onion, minced
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 cup whole grain brown rice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted, chopped
2 teaspoons parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a medium pan over medium high heat. Add mushrooms, onions and garlic. Cook and stir until vegetables begin to soften, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in rice. Cook for 1 minute. Add broth and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for about 45 - 50 minutes.
  • Remove from heat. Stir in cranberries, nuts, parsley and lemon zest. Let stand, covered, for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.5, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 198.4, Carbohydrate 28.9, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 2.2, Protein 4.4

Gounh yt
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I've made this pilaf several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover rice and it's also a very affordable dish to make.


Manuel Sylvia
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Wendy Nimmons
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I made this pilaf for a dinner party and it was a big hit. Everyone raved about the flavors.


Paul Vincent Noeller
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This pilaf is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the mushrooms and the cranberries.


Denel Louw
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I love the addition of cranberries to this pilaf. It gives it a nice tartness that balances out the sweetness of the almonds.


king&queen Empire
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This pilaf is a great way to use up leftover rice. I also like that it's a one-pot dish, so it's easy to clean up.


Sarwer Khan
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I've tried this recipe several times and it never disappoints. It's a great way to add some variety to my weeknight meals.


Mdnwdut Mdnwdut
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This is one of my favorite pilaf recipes. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


never Forgotten
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I made this pilaf for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the combination of flavors.


Hasta Powrel
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This pilaf is a great side dish for roasted chicken or fish. It's also good served as a main course with a side salad.


Joyce Ulotu
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I love the nutty flavor that the almonds add to this dish. I also like that it's a vegetarian dish, so it's a good option for Meatless Mondays.


Mell Beasha
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice. I added some chopped carrots and celery to the pilaf and it turned out great!


Sahar Feizabadi
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I've made this pilaf several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and the ingredients are readily available.


Hameed Abbasi
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This pilaf was a hit with my family! The combination of flavors from the mushrooms, almonds, and cranberries was delightful. The rice was cooked perfectly and had a nice fluffy texture.