Time for a main dish recipe. The key to most of our main dish meals is simplicity. In our large, busy family I want 4 things from our meals. They need to be Good for You -Naturally!™, inexpensive, simple, and taste great. We have some great “company” and “special occasion” menus too, but for everyday fare, simple is key.
Brown rice is a staple, that is served at least once a week at our house. We enjoy it in many different ways. Today I’ll share with you a simple Rice Pilaf. Since we add steamed veggies to it, all we need to round out our meal is our large foundational fresh veggie salad.
Lisa’s Easy Rice Pilaf
- 3 c. dry long grain brown rice (you can substitute 1/2 c. wild rice for 1/2 c. of the brown)
- 1 – 1 1/2 c. chopped celery, peas, and/or diced carrots (any combo you choose)
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 1/4 – 1/2 c. chopped mushrooms (optional)
- 1/2 – 3/4 c. chopped raw almonds (optional)
- 1 – 2 Tbl. dried parsley
- 1 – 2 Tbl. vegetable broth powder
Pure Water (proper amount depends on the method of cooking – if your appliance recommends different amounts, use them)
- 6 c. water for cooking in Rice Cooker or on stove or in oven (9×13 pan @ 375°)
- 3.5 c. water for cooking in rice steamer
- 4.5 c. water for cooking in pressure cooker – if using pressure cooker, steam peas/carrots separately then add them after the rice has cooked.
Mix all ingredients together (except peas and/or carrots if you are steaming them separately). Follow cooking directions for your appliance.
Cooking time – approx. 1 hour in rice cooker, stove, or steamer. about 18-20 minutes in pressure cooker.
Makes – enough for our family of 8.
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