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Delicious Vegetable Rice Pilaf

This veggie-filled Black Bean and Onion Pilaf is the perfect dinner for when you're running out of time!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 348 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Middle Eastern

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

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.

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

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

% 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.