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. To convert for vegetarians, just substitute veggie broth for the beef broth. Any leftovers are delicious 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 6 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

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geipa

Mar 10, 2019

I really wanted to like this recipe. I am always looking for new rice recipes. I followed this recipe but it did not cook. it started to stick to the pan bot was hard and crunchy. Couldn't eat it. I may try again and if it cooks I will change my review.