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[NEW] Brown Rice Pilaf With Asparagus & Mushrooms

Brown rice improves the nutrition of a classic pilaf while adding a lovely nuttiness to the flavor which perfectly sets off the earthy flavors of asparagus and mushrooms. Tip: If you can't find asparagus tips, you can purchase a whole bunch, remove the woody ends, and cut into 1" pieces.
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Prep Time: 15 min.
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 mins
6 Servings
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[NEW] Brown Rice Pilaf With Asparagus & Mushrooms

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 cup brown rice
  • 3 cups water 1 cube low-sodium chicken bouillon 1 onion, chopped ½ lb. mushrooms, thinly sliced ⅛ tsp. nutmeg ½ lb. asparagus tips
  • 2 Tbsp. grated Swiss cheese ½ cup chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

  1. In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the rice and sauté until fragrant (1 minute).
  2. Add the water, bouillon, onion, mushrooms, and nutmeg. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until rice is cooked (40 minutes).
  3. Stir asparagus into the rice mixture, cover and cook until tender (5 minutes). Stir in the grated cheese and garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

6 servings per container
Serving size 254 g
Amount per serving
Calories 169
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 2.1mg 0%
Sodium 113.1mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 29.1g 11%
Dietary Fiber 2.71g 11%
Total Sugars 2.6g
Includes 0.1g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 5.3g
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 0%
Calcium 55.5mg 4%
Iron 1.9mg 10%
Potassium 353.4mg 8%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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