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Brown Rice Pilaf

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Brown Rice Pilaf
En Español

(107 votes)
  • Makes: 4 servings
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Parsley, almonds, and spices spruce up this brown rice dish. 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups brown rice
  • 3 cups water
  • 1/4 cup almonds (chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon parsley (dried)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. Place all ingredients in a rice cooker and cook until the water evaporates, about 30 minutes.

2. Fluff cooked rice with a fork.

Notes

This dish goes very well with fish and chicken. Add a large green salad to complete the meal. The dish may be made on the stovetop as well but may require more water.

Source: Food and Health Communications, Inc., Visit Website

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 cup prepared pilaf, 1/4 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 320
Total Fat 8 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 53 mg
Carbohydrates 56 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Sugars 1 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 8 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 60 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 178 mg
N/A - data is not available
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 320
Total Fat 8 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
Linoleic Acid 2 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 56 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Sugars 1 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 8 g
Minerals
Calcium 60 mg
Potassium 178 mg
Sodium 53 mg
Copper 349 mcg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 130 mg
Phosphorus 241 mg
Selenium 23 mcg
Zinc 2 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 0 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.4 mg
Vitamin B12 0 mcg
Vitamin C 0 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 3 mg
Vitamin K 3 mcg
Folate 12 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.2 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 4 mg
Choline 27 mg
Note: only nutrients that are available will show on this display

MyPlate Food Groups

MyPlate Food Groups
Grains
2 1/2 ounces
Protein Foods
1/2 ounces

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Lovely, easy, and QUICK to assemble!

I used half instant wild rice and half instant brown. Also added chopped dried cherries which was wonderful. Passed the husband test, so it's a keeper.