5.0 from 3 votes
Harvest Brown Rice Pilaf
Cranberries, pecans and rosemary feature in thissweet and nutty brown rice pilaf. Easy to make, this is a fantastic side dishfor holidays!
Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 269 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown rice
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh Rosemary chopped
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup whole pecans
- salt & pepper
Garnish (optional)
- 4-5 pecans
- 3 prigs rosmary
Instructions
Cook the rice
- Bring 6 cups of water to a boil, and lightly salt the water
- Rinse the brown rice, and add to the water.
- Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, about 30 minutes until rice is tender.
- Drain off any remaining cooking water and return the rice to the pot.
- Cover the pot and set aside 10 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork and set aside.
Cup of Yum
Make the Dressing
- Meanwhile, heat the balsamic vinegar and honey together, in a small bowl - microwave for 15 seconds, whisk until combined.
Assembly
- Add the balsamic/honey mixture to the rice.
- Stir in the rosemary cranberries, and pecans.
- Test for seasoning, and season with salt/pepper to taste.
- Garnish, and serve.
- Devour.
Nutrition Information
Calories
269kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
261mg
(11%)
Potassium
38mg
(1%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
50IU
(1%)
Calcium
10mg
(1%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 269
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 269kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 261mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 38mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 50IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.