Rice Pilaf

By mariannefeldman

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 cups brown rice
• 3 cups water or veg broth
• 1 teaspoon salt
• options: add to sauteed onions & garlic: chopped water chestnuts, carrots

Preparation

Step 1

Saute onion in olive oil til soft, add garlic & other vegs if using & continue to saute afew mins; add rice & saute a few mins

Add water or broth & salt; bring to a boil, loweer heat to simmer & cover til done-see pkg for recommended time- for uncle bens brown rice, time is approx 25 mins-water will be absorbed

Fluff rice with fork & add seasoning to taste if necessary ( i have sometimes added toasted nuts &/or approx 1/2 tsp sesame oil) & fluff to combine