Mexican Inspired Brown Rice Pilaf

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup brown rice, uncooked
• 2 cups vegetable broth (or water)
• 2 carrots, coarsely grated
• 1 large tomato, diced (cored if you prefer)
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 tablespoon jalapeno, diced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried onion, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons oil
• 2 teaspoons apple juice
• salt and black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped

Recipe

• 1 place brown rice in a pot and cover with the 2 cups of broth/water. bring to a boil and allow to simmer uncovered for 40 minutes or until liquid has evaporated and rice has softened.
• 2 meanwhile combine carrots, tomato, kidney beans and jalapenos in a big bowl. add minced onion, garlic, oil and apple juice. mix to combine.
• 3 when rice is ready, drain off any remaining liquid and add rice to veggies. mix well, season with salt and black pepper to taste. sprinkle with fresh herbs.
• 4 enjoy! :).