creole rice pilaf
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
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Step 1Combine 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.
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Step 2Towards 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.
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Step 3Combine 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
Diet:
Vegetarian
Diet:
Diabetic
Keyword:
#Tomato
Keyword:
#avocado
Keyword:
#creole
Keyword:
#brown rice
Ingredient:
Rice/Grains
Culture:
Cajun/Creole
Method:
Stove Top
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