Mushroom-Scented Brown Rice Pilaf
This is a great tasting low calorie high fiber brown rice recipe.
Ingredients:
- 1 Tb. olive oil
- 1 medium onion, cut into medium dice
- 1/2 ounce (about 1/2 cup) dried mushrooms, rinsed well in cold water and coarsely chopped
- 1 1/3 cups brown rice
- 1/2 cup dry vermouth or white wine
- 3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- Ground black pepper and salt
Directions:
Heat oil in a large saucepan or small Dutch oven. Add onion; sauté until caramel brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in mushrooms and rice. Add vermouth, then chicken broth; cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and continue to cook, covered, until broth evaporates and rice is tender, about 45 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand 5 to 10 minutes. Season to taste with pepper and, if necessary, salt. Serve.
SERVES 8 to 10 PER 1/2-CUP SERVING: 176 calories 6g protein 30g carbohydrates 3g fat (0.5g saturated) 0mg cholesterol 3g fiber
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