Pecan White and Brown Rice Pilaf

Name: Pecan White and Brown Rice Pilaf
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 cup finely chopped onion; 1 bay leaf; 2 cups water; 1 cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth; 1/2 cup instant rice; 1/2 cup instant brown rice; 1/2 cup uncooked bulgur; 1 tablespoon dried cranberries or 1 tablespoon currants; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Submitted by Pinay0618

"This recipe uses instant rice, so it's a quick fix during the week. From Cooking Light magazine."

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Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 13
Serves:: 6

ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 bay leaf
2 cups water
1 cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
¹⁄₂ cup instant rice
¹⁄₂ cup instant brown rice
¹⁄₂ cup uncooked bulgur
1 tablespoon dried cranberries or 1 tablespoon currants
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₄ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
¹⁄₄ cup chopped pecans, toasted
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

directions

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion; sauté 4 minutes or until tender. Add bay leaf; cook 1 minute. Add water and next 7 ingredients (through pepper); bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 8 minutes or until rice is tender. Remove from heat; discard bay leaf. Stir in pecans and parsley.