Parslied Brown Rice Pilaf

This simple side plays up the brightness of fresh parsley. This unassuming herb is pleasantly verdant and pairs wonderfully with zippy lemon zest and nutty brown rice. Compared with unenriched white rice, brown rice is higher in fiber, protein, B vitamins, iron, and magnesium. New research shows that eating whole grains like brown rice daily reduces colorectal cancer risk, and the more you eat the lower your risk.

Ingredients

Ingredients
1/2 cup uncooked brown rice

2 teaspoons olive oil

1/3 cup chopped yellow onion

1/4 cup chopped carrot

2 teaspoons minced garlic

2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

2 teaspoons grated lemon rind

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper1/2 cup uncooked

This simple side plays up the brightness of fresh parsley. This unassuming herb is pleasantly verdant and pairs wonderfully with zippy lemon zest and nutty brown rice. Compared with unenriched white rice, brown rice is higher in fiber, protein, B vitamins, iron, and magnesium. New research shows that eating whole grains like brown rice daily reduces colorectal cancer risk, and the more you eat the lower your ri
Nutritional Information
Calories 117

Fat 3g

Satfat 0g

Unsat 2g

Protein 2g

Carbohydrates 20g

Fiber 2g

Sugars 1g

Added sugars 0g

Sodium 249mg

Calcium 2% DV

Potassium 4% DV
How to Make It

Step 1

Cook rice according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.

Step 2

While rice cooks, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium. Add onion and carrot; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in parsley, rind, salt, and pepper.

Step 3

Place cooked rice in a large bowl, and fluff with a fork. Add onion mixture, and stir to combine.
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/3 cup chopped yellow onion
1/4 cup chopped carrot
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepp

How to Make It

Step 1

Cook rice according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.

Step 2

While rice cooks, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium. Add onion and carrot; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in parsley, rind, salt, and pepper.

Step 3

Place cooked rice in a large bowl, and fluff with a fork. Add onion mixture, and stir to combine

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brown rice, Chopped Carrot, leaf parsley

Parslied Brown Rice Pilaf