Festive Rice Pilaf Recipe

Name: Festive Rice Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. vegetable or safflower oil; 1 large onion, minced; 1 rib celery, minced; 1 large carrot, minced; 3/4 c. long grain brown rice; 1/2 c. hulled sunflower seeds; 1/2 sweet red pepper, seeded and diced; 1 large clove garlic, minced; 1 Tbsp. minced fresh thyme or 1 tsp. dried; 2 1/2 c. beef or chicken stock; 1 bay leaf; salt and pepper to taste (if desired)

Servings: persons

1 Tbsp. vegetable or safflower oil
1 large onion, minced
1 rib celery, minced
1 large carrot, minced
3/4 c. long grain brown rice
1/2 c. hulled sunflower seeds
1/2 sweet red pepper, seeded and diced
1 large clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. minced fresh thyme or 1 tsp. dried
2 1/2 c. beef or chicken stock
1 bay leaf
salt and pepper to taste (if desired)

1
In large, heavy saucepan or pot, heat oil.
2
Add onion, celery and carrot; cook until onion is soft, about 7 minutes.
3
Add rice, sunflower seeds, red pepper, garlic and thyme.
4
Saute another 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
5
Add stock and bay leaf; cover tightly and simmer about 50 minutes, until all liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
6
If desired, sunflower seeds may be added at the end of cooking time to preserve crunchiness.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tbsp. vegetable or safflower oil, 1 large onion, minced, 1 rib celery, minced, 1 large carrot, minced, and more.

Yes, Festive Rice Pilaf falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Festive Rice Pilaf

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