Basic Baked Brown Rice Pilaf
User Reviews
5
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
192 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
Basic Baked Brown Rice Pilaf
Description
The Basic Baked Brown Rice Pilaf begins with rinsed long-grain brown rice toasted together in butter and olive oil alongside diced onion and chosen spices, including salt and a bay leaf. This toasting enhances the rice's natural nuttiness and coats each grain with the aromatic oils before baking.
After adding water, the mixture is brought to a boil on the stove, then covered and transferred to the oven to bake for 40 minutes, followed by a 10-minute resting period. This baking method produces evenly cooked rice with separated grains and a tender texture.
The resulting pilaf pairs well with varied dishes and can be customized with different spices or additions. Suggested flavor combos include garam masala with apricots, thyme and celery, or cumin with black beans to tailor the profile and add interest.
This method offers a hands-off approach to cooking brown rice while building flavor through the sautéing and baking steps. Fluff with a fork before serving to separate the grains.
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/2 onion diced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon Spices of your choice
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 cups brown rice long grain
- 3-1/2 cups water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F
- Rinse rice in a fine-meshed sieve and drain well.
- In the bottom of a French Oven, melt butter and oil together over medium heat.
- Add onion and cook for 1 minute.
- Add salt, spices and bay leaf to the onion and cook for an additional minute.
- Add rice, stir well to combine, and toast together for 2 minutes.
- Add the water, and bring to a boil. Stir the rice once, then cover and place in the middle of the oven.
- Bake for 40 minutes, then remove from oven, and let sit, covered, for an additional 10 minutes.
- Fluff rice with a fork and serve
Notes
- Experiment with flavor combinations by adding spices like garam masala or cumin before cooking.
- Add chopped ingredients such as apricots, celery, or black beans to customize the pilaf.
- Rinse and drain the brown rice thoroughly before cooking to improve texture.
- Let the rice rest covered for 10 minutes after baking to complete cooking and allow steaming.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 192 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 192kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 309mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 113mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 45IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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