Delicious Vegetable Rice Pilaf
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4.7
138 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
348 kcal
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Course
Dinner
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Cuisine
Middle Eastern
Delicious Vegetable Rice Pilaf
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This veggie-filled Black Bean and Onion Pilaf is the perfect dinner for when you're running out of time!
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon of oil of choice
- 1 medium red onion chopped (reserve 2 tbsp, finely chopped, for topping)
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 4-5 crimini (or button) mushrooms sliced
- ¼ cup of bell pepper chopped (optional)
- 1 carrot thinly sliced
- 1 cup of brown rice jasmine, long grain, short grain, basmati - all ok
- 2 cups of vegetable broth
- ½ cup of green onions or chives chopped
- 1 cup of greens, chopped swiss chard, kale, collard greens, or spinach
- 1 15-ounce can of black beans, drained and rinsed
- ½ teaspoon of salt
- ½ teaspoon of chili powder
- ¼ cup of nutritional yeast optional, but tasty
- 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice
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Instructions
- In a deep skillet, add the oil and saute the onion, garlic, mushrooms, pepper, and carrot for 2-3 minutes. Add rice and stir 30 seconds until glossy. Add vegetable broth, bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes until liquid is absorbed and rice is cooked.
- Add the chives and greens to the pan, along with black beans, salt, chili powder, nutritional yeast, and lemon juice. Stir well and cover for 2-3 minutes to let beans and greens heat through. Plate and top with finely chopped red onion.
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Notes
- Originated in Persia, pilaf has spread all over the world over time and has become a common meal in places like the Middle East, Latin America, Indonesia, and Spain. It refers to a preparation of rice (or other wheat-based grain) cooked in broth with vegetables and other ingredients typical to the place where it’s being prepared.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
348kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
63g
(21%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Sodium
1190mg
(50%)
Potassium
754mg
(22%)
Fiber
11g
(44%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
3838IU
(77%)
Vitamin C
25mg
(28%)
Calcium
98mg
(10%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 348 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 348kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 63g | 21% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 1190mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 754mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 3838IU | 77% |
| Vitamin C | 25mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 98mg | 10% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.7
138 reviews
Excellent
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