SOUTHWESTERN PILAF

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A hearty side dish that is sure to please. This can be served in place of Spanish rice and goes well with grilled meats and poultry.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Brown Rice

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup brown rice
1/2 cup barley
1 medium carrot, diced
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
1 cup corn kernel (frozen or canned)
1 cup black beans, canned, rinsed, drained
1/2 medium red bell pepper, diced
1 jalapeno pepper, diced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan with tight fitting lid, bring the chicken broth to a boil, stir in rice and barley; cover and cook for 30 minutes.
  • Stir in diced carrot, cover and continue to cook for an additional 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and grains are tender.
  • While the grains are cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet, stir in garlic and chopped onion and cook until onion is tender.
  • Stir in the corn and beans, heat until warmed; add jalapeño pepper, red bell pepper, cumin and oregano.
  • When the grains are cooked, add to skillet, stirring to combine.
  • Sprinkle in the cilantro, combine well; cover and allow to stand 5 minutes before serving.
  • Adjust salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.4, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 387, Carbohydrate 45.5, Fiber 7.9, Sugar 2.2, Protein 10.3

Dylan Barrera
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I would definitely recommend this pilaf to others.


Real Vybz
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This pilaf is a great side dish for any meal.


Golam Azam
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I love the flavors in this pilaf.


gale pavinich
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This pilaf is so easy to make and it's delicious.


Onako Caka
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I've made this pilaf several times and it's always a hit.


Safayan ali
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This pilaf is a great way to use up leftover rice.


Odunlami Zainab Omolola
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious.


Yony Ortiz
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This pilaf was delicious! I made it for a potluck and it was a big hit.


Patrick PHD
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pilaf turned out great. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Bella Mitchell
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it.


nara
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I've made this pilaf several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing.


ahtsham Fayaz
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This pilaf was so flavorful and easy to make. I will definitely be making it again.


Average
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the flavors and the rice was cooked to perfection.


hayle miki
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This dish was so easy to make and it turned out delicious! I love the combination of flavors and the rice was cooked perfectly.


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