Brown Rice Pilaf

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 5 – 10 mins
Cooking Time: 40 – 45 mins

(Per Serving)

Calories: 210
Protein: 5 grams
Carbohydrates: 38 grams
Fat: 4 grams

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 shallot, chopped
• 1 cup long-grain brown rice, rinsed
• salt and ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 clove garlic, smashed
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 3 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
• 3 scallions, thinly sliced

Method 

1. Melt the butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add the shallot and cook
for 1 – 2 minutes, until tender. Add the rice and stir well, coating with the
butter and shallot mixture. Cook for a few minutes, until the rice is glossy.
Add salt and pepper.
2. Stir in the chicken broth, garlic, and thyme. Cover with a tight fitting lid
and cook for 40 minutes. Remove from the heat and let sit for 10 minutes.
Remove the thyme sprigs and garlic clove (optional). Fluff the rice with a
spoon or fork and stir in the parsley and scallions.