Savory Brown Rice

Savory Brown Rice

This savory, rich side dish is great with steak, pork, and chicken dishes

CAL/SERV :

246

PREP TIME :

10 MINS

YIELDS :

4 SERVINGS

COOK TIME:

25 MINS

INGREDIENTS
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 C onion, chopped
  • 1 C portabella mushrooms, rinsed, halved, then thinly sliced
  • ½ C celery, rinsed and finely diced 
  • 2 C low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 C instant brown rice, uncooked
  • ¼ C dried parsley
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • Ground black pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS
  1. In a 4-quart saucepan, warm olive oil over medium heat.  Add onion, mushrooms, and celery.  Cook and stir for 5–7 minutes, until all vegetables are soft, but not brown.
  2. Stir in the chicken broth, brown rice, parsley, salt, and pepper.  Cover.  Bring to a boil over high heat.
  3. Reduce heat to medium.  Cook according to brown rice package directions, about 5–10 minutes.  Drain off any excess liquid.  Fluff with a fork. Serve immediately.

Nutrition (per serving):

Calories 246, Total fat 5 g, Saturated fat 1 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Sodium 221 mg, Total fiber 4 g, Protein 7 g, Carbohydrates 43 g, Potassium 314 mg

 Courtesy of National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute