Brown Rice Pilaf Dish

Name: Brown Rice Pilaf Dish
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1/4 cup chopped green onions; 2 teaspoons butter; 1-1/3 cups instant brown rice; 1/3 cup chopped walnuts; 1-1/3 cups water; 1/3 cup dried apricots, thinly sliced; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Walnuts and dried apricots jazz up brown rice for a tasty, earthy side with loads of flavor. —Marie Rizzio, Interlochen, Michigan

Ingredients

1/4 cup chopped green onions
2 teaspoons butter
1-1/3 cups instant brown rice
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
1-1/3 cups water
1/3 cup dried apricots, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a small saucepan, saute green onions in butter until tender. Add rice and walnuts; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until walnuts are toasted. Add the water, apricots, salt and pepper.
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.