Brown Rice Pilaf With Cranberries & Pistachios

20m
Prep Time
35m
Cook Time
55m
Ready In


"A recipe from Loonyspoons. If you are so inclined...try quinoa, wheat berries or bulgur instead of the rice."

Original is 6 servings

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (177.8 g)
  • Calories 207.6
  • Total Fat - 4.5 g
  • Saturated Fat - 0.7 g
  • Cholesterol - 0.6 mg
  • Sodium - 585.3 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 38.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 2.5 g
  • Sugars - 2.3 g
  • Protein - 3.9 g
  • Calcium - 32.4 mg
  • Iron - 0.8 mg
  • Vitamin C - 4.7 mg
  • Thiamin - 0.1 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Heat olive oil in medium pot over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Add mushrooms, onions and garlic.

Step 3

Cook and stir until vegetables begin to soften, about 3 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in rice; cook for 1 more minute.

Step 5

Add broth and salt (if using).

Step 6

Bring to a boil.

Step 7

Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for about 20 minutes (check suggested cooking time on rice or grain package since brands vary)

Step 8

Remove from heat.

Step 9

Stir in cranberries, pistachios, parsley and lemon zest.

Step 10

Let stand, covered for 10 minutes before serving.

Tips


No special items needed.

2 Reviews

MsPia

Very nice, we had it with BBQ Salmon. I did not chopped the cranberries and I might have used a little extra just because I really like them.

5.0

review by:
(15 Mar 2024)

dienia b

Very good this went amazingly well with pork chops

5.0

review by:
(15 Jun 2022)

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