Best 8 Brown Rice And Onion Pilaf Recipes

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**Brown Rice and Onion Pilaf: A Wholesome and Flavorful Dish**

Brown rice and onion pilaf is a delectable dish that combines the nutty flavor of brown rice with the sweet and savory taste of caramelized onions. This versatile dish can be served as a main course or a side dish, and it's a great way to enjoy the health benefits of brown rice. This article provides three variations of brown rice and onion pilaf: a classic recipe, a vegetarian recipe, and a vegan recipe. Each recipe is packed with flavor and offers a unique twist on this classic dish. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner, you're sure to find a recipe here that you'll love. So, gather your ingredients and let's embark on a culinary journey to create a wholesome and flavorful brown rice and onion pilaf.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BROWN RICE PILAF



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Brown rice, a whole grain, contains all the nutrients and essential parts of the entire grain seed. It adds almost three times as much heart-healthy fiber to this mild-flavored brown rice pilaf as white would. Consider enjoying its slightly nutty flavor often in family recipes. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1-1/4 cups uncooked brown rice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 cups water
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion and green pepper in oil until tender. Add rice and garlic; cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until rice is lightly browned. Add the water, broth, thyme and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 35-40 minutes or until rice is tender. Fluff with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 99mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

RAINBOW RICE PILAF



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Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 yellow onion, diced
1/2 cup diced celery (from 1 rib)
1 orange bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 1/2 cups long-grain rice
1/2 cup orzo
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 cups vegetable broth
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large deep-sided skillet with a lid over medium-high heat. Add the onions, celery and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are just beginning to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the rice and orzo and cook, stirring constantly, until the orzo begins to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic, oregano, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the vegetable broth, bring to a simmer and then lower heat and cook, covered, until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let sit, covered, for about 10 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork and transfer to a serving dish. Top with the cranberries, almonds and parsley. Serve warm.

HOME-STYLE BROWN RICE PILAF



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This is comfort food at its best with mild flavors and it's simple to make. This is a very versatile dish: if you prefer, you can use almonds in place of the cashews, and cilantro in place of the parsley.

Provided by Candice

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Pilaf

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ½ cups water
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup uncooked brown rice
3 tablespoons butter
1 ½ cups chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
2 carrots, sliced
2 cups fresh sliced mushrooms
1 cup chickpeas
2 eggs, beaten
freshly ground black pepper
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
¼ cup chopped cashews

Steps:

  • Bring 1-1/2 cups water to boil, add rice. Bring contents back to a boil, cover the pot and simmer for 45-50 minutes, or until rice is tender.
  • Approximately 20 minutes before rice is finished cooking heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onions and saute them, stirring frequently until they soften. Add the garlic and carrots and continue stirring for 5 minutes.
  • Place mushrooms inside of skillet and cook until mushrooms begin to brown, about 10 minutes. Add the chickpeas and cook 1 more minute.
  • When the rice is finished cooking pour the eggs into the skillet and cook the mixture, stirring constantly until the eggs are cooked. Remove the skillet from the heat, stir in pepper, parsley, and nuts.
  • Spoon the cooked rice into the skillet and stir well. Serve the pilaf hot with soy sauce on the side for added flavor.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.3 calories, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 115.9 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 12.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 653.3 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

BROWN RICE PILAF



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I love this pilaf! I never liked brown rice until I tried it this way. It goes with just about anything, and the leftovers (when there are any) reheat well, too.

Provided by Halcyon Eve

Categories     Brown Rice

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small yellow onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup long grain brown rice (not instant)
2 1/2 cups fat-free low-sodium chicken broth or 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
salt & pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring, until onion is golden, about 5 minutes.
  • Add rice and sauté for 1 minute.
  • Add broth, and season with salt and pepper to taste; bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low.
  • Simmer until rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 45-50 minutes. Check rice occasionally and add water if necessary.
  • Uncover and let rice stand for 5 minutes before serving.

WILD AND BROWN RICE



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A perfect side dish for game birds. May be prepared ahead of time and microwaved just prior to serving.

Provided by munchmn

Categories     Main Dish Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ cups uncooked wild rice
3 cups boiling water
1 cup uncooked brown rice
1 cup diced onion
1 cup diced carrots
¾ cup diced celery
3 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
½ teaspoon ground thyme
¼ teaspoon dried marjoram
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In heavy saucepan, soak wild rice in boiling water for 30 minutes. Drain; rinse thoroughly.
  • In large skillet or Dutch oven, combine drained wild rice, brown rice, onion, carrots, celery, chicken broth, thyme, marjoram, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 50 to 60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146.7 calories, Carbohydrate 30.1 g, Cholesterol 2.3 mg, Fat 0.9 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 549.7 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

QUICK BROWN RICE AND ONIONS



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With only four ingredients and 15 minutes, you can put together a dish that outshines plain ol' rice.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
1 1/4 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 1/2 cups uncooked instant brown rice

Steps:

  • Heat butter in 1 1/2-quart saucepan over medium heat.
  • Cook onion in butter 2 to 3 minutes or until tender. Add broth; heat to boiling. Stir in rice. Heat to boiling; reduce heat.
  • Cover and simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff rice lightly with fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 230 mg

BROWN RICE & PEPPERS PILAF



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I love rice pilaf and I was excited to find this recipe for brown rice pilaf since brown rice is so much better for you. It is from Healthy Cooking.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Brown Rice

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medim onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/4 cups long grain brown rice, uncooked
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • In large saucepan, saute onion and green pepper in oil until tender.
  • Add rice and garlic; cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until rice is lightly browned.
  • Add the water, broth, thyme and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 35-40 minutes or until rice is tender.
  • Fluff with fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.2, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 18.1, Carbohydrate 33.4, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 1.6, Protein 4.3

RAISIN BROWN RICE PILAF



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Michele Doucette of Stephenville, Newfoundland dresses up nutritious brown rice with onion, garlic, raisins and almonds in this flavorful pilaf.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup uncooked brown rice
1/2 cup raisins or dried currants
1 cinnamon stick (1 inch)
2-1/2 cups vegetable broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in rice, raisins and cinnamon stick; saute until rice is golden. Add broth and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Discard cinnamon stick. Sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Choose the right rice. Medium to long-grain brown rice is best for pilaf because it holds its shape and texture well during cooking.
  • Rinse the rice thoroughly before cooking. This removes the starch and helps prevent the rice from sticking together.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven. This will help distribute the heat evenly and prevent the rice from burning.
  • Sauté the aromatics before adding the rice. This will help to release their flavor and infuse it into the rice.
  • Use a flavorful broth or stock. This will add depth and richness to the rice.
  • Cook the rice until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it. Overcooked rice will be mushy.
  • Fluff the rice with a fork before serving. This will help to separate the grains and make the rice light and fluffy.
  • Serve the pilaf immediately, or let it cool and then reheat it before serving.

Conclusion:

Brown rice and onion pilaf is a versatile and delicious dish that can be served as a main course or a side dish. It is a great way to use up leftover brown rice, and it is also a healthy and affordable meal. With its complex flavors and textures, brown rice and onion pilaf is a dish that everyone will enjoy.

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