Home-style Brown Rice Pilaf Recipe

Name: Home-style Brown Rice Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups water; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup uncooked brown rice; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 1/2 cups chopped onions; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 medium carrots, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds; 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms; 1 cup cooked chickpeas (garbanzo beans); 2 eggs, beaten; Fresh-ground black pepper to taste; 1/4 cup chopped parsley or cilantro; 20 toasted cashews or almonds, coarsely chopped; Soy sauce

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup uncooked brown rice
3 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
1 garlic clove, minced
2 medium carrots, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup cooked chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
2 eggs, beaten
Fresh-ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup chopped parsley or cilantro
20 toasted cashews or almonds, coarsely chopped
Soy sauce

1
In a saucepan, bring the water and salt to a boil, and add the rice.
2
Bring the contents back to a boil, cover the pan, and turn the heat to the lowest setting.
3
Simmer for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
4
About 20 minutes before the rice is done, heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
5
Add the onions, and saute, stirring frequently, until they soften, about 5 minutes.
6
Add the garlic and the carrots, and continue to saute, stirring often, for 5 more minutes.
7
Add the mushrooms, and cook for another 10 minutes, stirring often, until the mushrooms are beginning to brown.
8
Add the chickpeas, and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
9
When the rice is ready and you are ready to eat, pour the eggs into the skillet, and cook the mixture, stirring constantly, until the eggs are just set, about 2 minutes.
10
Take the egg-mushroom mixture off the heat, and stir in the pepper, the parsley or cilantro, and the cashews or almonds.
11
Add the cooked hot rice, and stir well.
12
Serve the pilaf along with soy sauce for adding at the table.

3368

kcal

Calories

266

Fat

176

Carbs

125

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 3/4 cup uncooked brown rice, 3 tablespoons butter, and more.

Yes, Home-style Brown Rice Pilaf falls under the General 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.

Home-style Brown Rice Pilaf

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