Seasoned Brown Rice Pilaf

Name: Seasoned Brown Rice Pilaf
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 10 servings.
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 cups uncooked brown rice; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 5 cups reduced-sodium beef broth; 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon seasoned salt; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup uncooked whole wheat orzo pasta

For those of us who are white-rice lovers at heart, this recipe makes brown rice taste great! Everyone takes seconds; it is that good. It is so easy to prepare, and easy to convert for vegetarians (just substitute veggie broth). And if there are any leftovers, they're just as good as a second meal the next day. —Amy Berry, Poland, Maine

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups uncooked brown rice
1 small onion, finely chopped
5 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup uncooked whole wheat orzo pasta

Directions

In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add rice and onion; saute until rice is lightly browned, 8-10 minutes. Add broth; stir in the next six ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, for 35 minutes. Add orzo. Cook, covered, until orzo is tender, 10-15 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts

2/3 cup: 190 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 380mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 4g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Seasoned Brown Rice Pilaf in Taste of Home Christmas Annual 2018