Basil and Pine Nut Pilaf
March 18, 2014
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This Basil and Pine Nut Pilaf is a really great recipe that uses up leftover rice. Thanks to Jessica who gave us this recipe a few years back. It’s got nuts, fresh basil and garlic. Yum! Hang on to this recipe for a quick side dish this week. ~Jodi
4
2 cups brown rice (I prefer short grain)
¼ cup wild rice
4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
3 Tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
4 large cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/2 cup fresh basil (or more!), finely chopped
salt and pepper to taste
¼ cup wild rice
4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
3 Tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
4 large cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/2 cup fresh basil (or more!), finely chopped
salt and pepper to taste
COOK RICE: Place brown rice and wild rice into a rice cooker with the broth and turn it on.
SAUTE ONIONS/GARLIC: When rice is soft, saute onion and garlic in oil in a large pan over medium-high heat until...
See the full directions on my site
See the full directions on my site
Nutritions
Calories
1046
Sodium
514mg
21% DV
Fat
38g
59% DV
Protein
57g
115% DV
Carbs
102g
34% DV
Fiber
8g
33% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat 9g 48%
Polysaturated Fat 8g 53%
Monosaturated Fat 20g 128%
Cholesterol 152mg 51%
Sodium 514mg 21%
Potassium 953mg 27%
Protein 57g 115%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber 8g 33%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 507IU 10%
Vitamin B6 1mg 74%
Vitamin C 9mg 15%
Calcium 66mg 6%
Iron 4mg 25%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
