Pecan And Brown Rice Pilaf

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
• 1/2 cup instant rice
• 1/2 cup instant brown rice
• 1/2 cup uncooked bulgur
• 1 tablespoon dried cranberries or 1 tablespoon currants
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. add onion; sauté 4 minutes or until tender. add bay leaf; cook 1 minute. add water and next 7 ingredients (through pepper); bring to a boil. cover, reduce heat, and simmer 8 minutes or until rice is tender. remove from heat; discard bay leaf. stir in pecans and parsley.