Brown Rice Pilaf

By bakers_delight85

Ingredients

• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 medium green pepper, chopped
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1-1/4 cups uncooked brown rice
• 2 garlic cloves, mined
• 1-1/2 cups water
• 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
• 1/4 tsp. pepper

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, saute onion and green pepper in oil until tender. Add rice and garlic; cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until rice is lightly browned. Add the water, broth, thyme and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 35-40 minutes or until rice is tender. Fluff with a fork.
One serving (3/4 cup) = 181 calories, 3g fat, 2g fiber, 4g protein