Brown Rice Pilaf

Sides

Brown Rice Pilaf

195kcal
5gprotein
5 minsprep
35 minscook
4servings
Easy

A healthy sides recipe — brown rice pilaf at just 195 calories per serving.

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Ingredients

  • 300g brown rice
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 600ml vegetable stock
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and pepper

Method

  1. 1

    Soften onion and garlic in olive oil.

  2. 2

    Add rice and toast 2 mins.

  3. 3

    Add stock and bay leaf; bring to a boil.

  4. 4

    Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 30 mins.

  5. 5

    Remove bay leaf and fluff with a fork.

  6. 6

    Stir in parsley and season.

Tip: Brown rice retains its bran layer, providing fibre, B vitamins, and a lower glycaemic index than white rice.