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Home-Style Brown Rice Pilaf

SUBMITTED BY: jen PHOTO BY: Nicoleskc

"This is comfort food at its best with mild flavors and it's simple to make. This is a very versatile dish: if you prefer, you can use almonds in place of the cashews, and cilantro in place of the parsley."

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup uncooked brown rice
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 2 cups fresh sliced mushrooms
  • 1 cup chickpeas
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup chopped cashews

DIRECTIONS

  1. Bring 1-1/2 cups water to boil, add rice. Bring contents back to a boil, cover the pot and simmer for 45-50 minutes, or until rice is tender.
  2. Approximately 20 minutes before rice is finished cooking heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onions and saute them, stirring frequently until they soften. Add the garlic and carrots and continue stirring for 5 minutes.
  3. Place mushrooms inside of skillet and cook until mushrooms begin to brown, about 10 minutes. Add the chickpeas and cook 1 more minute.
  4. When the rice is finished cooking pour the eggs into the skillet and cook the mixture, stirring constantly until the eggs are cooked. Remove the skillet from the heat, stir in pepper, parsley, and nuts.
  5. Spoon the cooked rice into the skillet and stir well. Serve the pilaf hot with soy sauce on the side for added flavor.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 25, 2005 by MELISSA_B
While I did alter this recipe a bit based on suggestions from others and our personal... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2003 by Leah IL
Oh wow this is awesome!! I had to modify a little bit...I sauteed onion, celery, carrots,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2004 by KATHYABAD
THIS IS THE BEST RICE EVER. EXCELLENT. I FOLLOWED THE OTHER PERSONS SUBSTITUTION IDEAS. CORN... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2003 by MargeRose
Awesome is an understatement. I did make a few changes since we like spicy food. I sauteed... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2003 by BANSREEPARIKH
This is a delicious recipe! The original recipe was a bit too mild tasting for our tastes, so... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 11, 2007 by STACEYLYNNBO
I loved this Rice and so did my husband... Although I did make some changes, I left out the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2004 by SUMMERESQUE
This was wonderful. I omitted the mushrooms and cashews and added some red pepper since we... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 16, 2006 by Jenn
I was happy with the recipe, it was not as bland as other reviewers said. I do agree that... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2003 by ROSCHELLE
This was wonderful. I added a can of chopped water chestnuts as I like crunch. I also... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2008 by Ali