Brown rice pilaf with asparagus and mushrooms
Pilaf is made by sauteing rice in oil. This version uses brown rice.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: About 1 1/4 cups
Calories: 172
Serving size
About 1 1/4 cups
Calories
172
Monounsaturated fat
2 g
Saturated fat
1 g
Total fat
4 g
Sodium
139 mg
Cholesterol
2 mg
Dietary fiber
3 g
Protein
5 g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
(Serves 6)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup brown rice
- 3 cups water
- 1 teaspoon low-sodium chicken-flavored bouillon granules
- 1 small onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
- 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 pound asparagus tips, cut in 1-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
- 2 tablespoons finely grated Swiss cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
Directions
In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the rice and saute until it begins to turn golden brown.
Slowly add the water, bouillon granules, onion, mushrooms and nutmeg. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Add water as needed to keep the mixture from drying out.
Add the asparagus tips, cover and cook another 5 minutes. Stir in the grated cheese. Garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.
