creole rice pilaf

Gulf Breeze, FL
Updated on Jul 16, 2016

Perfect side for so many things....fish, chicken, pork or beef! The avocado and tomato even lets in lean toward accompanying a Southwest/Mexican meal!

prep time 20 Min
cook time 50 Min
method Stove Top
yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup chablis or other dry white wine
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup long-grain brown rice, uncooked
  • 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and diced
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried whole oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 - ripe avocado, peeled and diced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes

How To Make creole rice pilaf

  • Step 1
    Combine chicken broth, wine, and 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil; add rice, onion, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cover; reduce heat, and simmer 45 to 50 minutes or until rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
  • Step 2
    Towards the last 10 minutes of rice cooking time, saute the mushrooms in 2 tablespoons melted butter in a medium skillet 3 minutes or until tender. Add tomato, garlic, oregano, and pepper; reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Combine avocado and lemon juice in a small bowl; toss gently. Add avocado to the rice mixture, tossing gently to combine. Sprinkle with parsley; toss gently. Serve immediately.

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Category: Rice Sides
Keyword: #Tomato
Keyword: #avocado
Keyword: #creole
Keyword: #brown rice
Ingredient: Rice/Grains
Method: Stove Top

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