Brown Rice Pilaf with Sage, Walnuts, and Dried Fruit
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Brown Rice Pilaf with Sage, Walnuts, and Dried Fruit

Dried fruit and sage combine to give this whole grain dish a flavor of fall, but you can enjoy it any time of the year!

1 h 10 min8 servings

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Values are per serving · Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe

236

Calories

6g

Protein

49g

Carbs

2g

Fat

4g

Fiber

7g

Sugar

34mg

Sodium

Saturated Fat 1 g · Cholesterol 0 mg

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Ingredients

  • onion, chopped

    1 medium

  • celery stalk, ends trimmed and chopped

    1 medium

  • brown rice, uncooked

    2 cups

  • water

    2 1/2 cups

  • vegetable broth, reduced sodium, fat-free

    2 cups

  • raisins

    1/4 cup

  • dried apricots, chopped

    1/4 cup

  • walnuts

    1/4 cup, chopped, optional

  • dried sage

    1 teaspoon

  • salt

    to taste, optional

  • black pepper

    to taste, optional

  • sage

    2 teaspoons · fresh, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Wash hands with soap and water.

  2. 2

    Spray the large skillet with canola cooking spray. Heat skillet over medium heat.

  3. 3

    Sauté onion and celery until tender, about 5 minutes. Add brown rice and sauté for 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add water, broth, raisins, and apricots; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 50 minutes.

  5. 5

    Stir in sage and walnuts if desired. Season with optional salt and pepper to taste.

  6. 6

    Transfer to serving dish. Garnish with fresh sage and serve immediately.

Source: USDA MyPlate Kitchen · Diet & Cancer American Institute for Cancer Research

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