Wild And Brown Rice Pilaff With Orange, Pine Nuts And Raisins

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If you’re looking to get creative with your brown rice, here is a recipe that our kids have loved since they were little. Brown rice is a healthy alternative to regular white rice, making it perfect for anyone who wants to eat healthy meals. It is also suitable for a weight loss diet.

Wild And Brown Rice Pilaff With Orange, Pine Nuts And Raisins

Difficulty:IntermediatePrep time: 10 minutesCook time:1 hour 5 minutesTotal time:1 hour 15 minutesServings:4 – 6 servings

Ingredients

• 0.53 oz (15g) butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 sticks celery, chopped
• 1⁄2 green pepper, chopped (optional)
• 7.9 oz (225g) wild and brown rice mix
• 2 cups vegetable or chicken stock
• Zest and juice of 1 orange
• 1.8 oz (50g) pine nuts
• 1.8 oz (50g) raisins
• 1.1 oz (30g) parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. Melt the butter and sauté the onion, celery, and green pepper for 5 minutes over medium heat.
2. Stir in the rice and slowly add 2/5 cup of stock and allow to simmer about 10 minutes.
3. Remove from the stove and transfer the rice mixture to an ovenproof casserole dish with an airtight lid.
4. Pour in the remaining stock and orange juice, cover and place in the oven until the rice has absorbed all the liquid and is tender, about 45 minutes.
5. Stir in the orange zest, sprinkle with pine nuts, raisins, and parsley.
6. Serve with gremolata chicken.

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