Vegetable Brown Rice

Name: Vegetable Brown Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 1 cup uncooked brown rice; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 2 medium carrots, cut into matchsticks; 1 medium onion, chopped; 8 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1/2 cup raisins; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2-1/2 cups frozen peas (about 10 ounces); 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup pecan halves, toasted

Loaded with carrots, onions and peas, this rice makes a terrific side dish, but it can even stand on its own as a light main course. Raisins offer a slight sweetness, and pecans add a little crunch. --Denith Hull of Bethany, Oklahoma

Ingredients

2 cups water
1 cup uncooked brown rice
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
2 medium carrots, cut into matchsticks
1 medium onion, chopped
8 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup raisins
2 tablespoons olive oil
2-1/2 cups frozen peas (about 10 ounces)
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup pecan halves, toasted

Directions

In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil; stir in rice and basil. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, 30-35 minutes.
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute carrots, onions and raisins until vegetables are lightly browned and carrots are crisp-tender, lightly browned, 5-7 minutes. Add peas and salt; heat through. Stir in pecans and rice.

Editor's Note

To toast nuts, bake in a shallow pan in a 350° oven for 5-10 minutes or cook in a skillet over low heat until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 305 calories, 13g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 397mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 7g fiber), 8g protein.

Originally published as Vegetable Brown Rice in Light & Tasty August/September 2004

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eneym

Apr 16, 2018

Both my husband and I enjoyed this recipe. I agree with Hannah0418 that the raisins and pecans make this recipe. If there are just two or three of you, I suggest halving the recipe. It makes a ton, and the two of us will be having this at least another night though that will not be a problem!
TerryH1387

Jul 8, 2017

Very good!! My husband who continually tells me he doesn't like brown rice liked this a lot. Found the recipe in an old TOH magazine and will now put this on a regular rotation.
BarbraRenee

Nov 8, 2011

This is phenomenal! Everyone I serve this to comments on how great it is. Nice blend of sweet and salty, crunchy and chewy. I make this often and will continue to do so. Can be made ahead and reheats just like fresh.
Hannah0418

Feb 25, 2011

A+!!! the raisens and pecans make it different than what you'd normally find in fried rice blends. easy to make.
Raggamuffin

Feb 26, 2010

To me it was good, it wasn't great. I liked the fruit and nuts in the rice but nobody else in my family liked it, so I won't make this again.