Savory Bran Rice Pilaf Recipes

SAVORY RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. add celery and onion and cook over medium heat until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Add rice and stir to coat. Cook 1-2 minutes, to slightly toast the rice (it will probably not color). Pour in broth, along with a pinch of salt and pepper.
• Cover and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and let cook another 15 minutes or so, until all the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is tender. Fluff rice with a fork and fold in cooked squash and spinach. Garnish with almonds just before serving.

SAVORY RICE PILAF

Steps:

• In a large saucepan add butter and onion.
• Saute together until tender.
• Add chicken broth,mushrooms and peas.
• Stir and bring to a boil.
• Stir in Minute made rice, cover pan and remove from heat. Let Stand 5 minutes
• Stir with fork and serve.

SAVORY RICE PILAF WITH LAVENDER & APRICOTS

Steps:

• Melt butter in medium saucepan; gradually add onion and celery; cook until wilted. Add garlic and rice; stir until thoroughly coated with butter.
• Add broth, ginger, lavender and salt.
• Bring to boil; reduce heat to low.
• Cover and cook without stirring until liquid is absorbed.
• When rice is tender, stir in currants, apricots, and lemon juice.
• Remove from heat and let stand covered to soften fruits.
• Add nuts and herbs and mix well.
• Serve immediately.

HERBED RICE PILAF

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook the rice, celery and onion in butter, stirring constantly, until rice is browned. Stir in the next 5 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley; stir in pimientos if desired. , Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.