Brown Rice Pilaf
3
- Prep Time5 mins
- Total Time55 mins
- Makes3 adult servings plus 1/4 cup baby food
Photo: Maya Visnyei
Hearty and packed with whole grain goodness, try this easy-to-prepare side dish tonight.
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup brown rice, rinsed and drained well
1 1/2 cups sodium-free chicken broth, or water, divided
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup chopped toasted almonds
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a small pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for 2 min or until softened. Add rice and sauté for 3 min or until it smells slightly nutty.
Add 1 1/4 cup chicken stock and bring to a boil. Cover pot, turn heat to low and simmer gently for 40 min to until chicken stock has been absorbed and rice is tender.
Remove from heat and let steam 5 min. Remove about 1/3 cup for baby, pureeing with about 1/4 cup remaining chicken stock or water as needed
Sprinkle adult portion with salt and fold in almonds.
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