Delicious and Nutritious Brown Rice Pilaf Recipe

This brown rice pilaf recipe is a delicious and nutritious alternative to traditional white rice dishes. Made with whole grain brown rice, aromatic vegetables, and fragrant spices, this pilaf is packed with flavor and nutrients. It's perfect as a side dish or as a main course for a vegetarian meal. With a prep time of just 10 minutes and a cooking time of 40 minutes, you can have a wholesome and satisfying meal on the table in no time. Try this easy and flavorful recipe today!

Ingredients

• 1 cup of brown rice
• 2 cups of vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1 celery stalk, diced
• 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon of paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

1. Rinse the brown rice under cold water to remove any debris.
2. In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
3. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, diced carrot, and diced celery to the saucepan. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
4. Add the rinsed brown rice to the saucepan and stir to coat the rice in the oil and vegetables.
5. Add the vegetable broth, dried thyme, dried oregano, and paprika to the saucepan. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the saucepan. Simmer for 40 minutes until the rice is tender and all the liquid is absorbed.
7. Remove the saucepan from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
8. Fluff the rice pilaf with a fork and stir in the fresh parsley.
9. Serve the brown rice pilaf as a side dish or as a main course for a vegetarian meal.

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