Brown Rice With Onions Garlic And Pecans Recipes

PECAN RICE PILAF

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, saute pecans in 2 tablespoons butter until toasted; remove from the pan and set aside., In the same pan, saute onion in remaining butter until tender. Add rice; cook and stir until rice is lightly browned, 3-4 minutes. Stir in the broth, 2 tablespoons parsley, salt, thyme and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes., Add carrots; simmer until rice is tender, 3-5 minutes longer. Stir in toasted pecans and remaining parsley. Fluff with a fork. Freeze option: Reserving pecans for later, freeze cooled pilaf in a freezer container. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish, adding 2-3 tablespoons water to moisten, until heated through. Toast pecans; add to pilaf.

VEGETABLE BROWN RICE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil; stir in rice and basil. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, 30-35 minutes., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute carrots, onions and raisins until vegetables are lightly browned and carrots are crisp-tender, 5-7 minutes. Add peas and salt; heat through. Stir in pecans and rice.

BROWN BASMATI RICE PILAF RECIPE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, heat the butter and olive oil. Add mushrooms and sauté until golden brown and tender, about 3 minutes.
• Add green onions and cook for 1 minute longer.
• Add brown rice and continue to cook, stirring, for about 3 minutes.
• Add chicken broth, salt, and thyme. Quickly bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer over low heat for about 45 to 55 minutes. Check and stir occasionally, adding the wine as needed.
• Add toasted pecans and freshly ground pepper.
• Stir and cook for another minute or two.

PECAN RICE

Steps:

• Cook 1 slice chopped bacon in butter in a saucepan. Add 1/2 small chopped onion and cook until soft. Add 1 1/2 cups basmati rice and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add 1 cup chicken broth, 1 1/4 cups water, and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer and cook, covered, 15 minutes. Add 1/3 cup chopped toasted pecans; cover and let stand 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

BROWN RICE WITH ONIONS, GARLIC, AND PECANS

Steps:

• Using chicken broth [or water for Vegetarian], cook the rice according to the package directions.
• About 15 minutes before the rice is ready, melt the butter in a skillet over medium low heat.
• Add the chopped onion and saute', stirring often, until the onion is very soft and begins to color, about 10 minutes.
• Stir in the minced garlic and the pecan meats; saute' over medium heat, stirring, until the nuts and onions are golden and the garlic is tender.
• After done cooking, let the rice stand, covered, for 5 minutes; spoon rice into a bowl, spoon the onions and pecans on top, and fluff with a fork or a chopstick.
• Garnish with the green onions.
• Makes 4 servings.
• This is also good with other types of nut, such as pine nuts, pistachios, and walnuts, and also made with a mixture of white and wild rice; sliced mushrooms are also a good addition.

QUICK BROWN RICE AND ONIONS

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.

GARLICKY BROWN RICE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add rice and sauté for 1 minute.
• Add garlic and sauté for 2 minutes.
• Stir in water, broth and salt. Bring to a boil.
• Cover, reduce heat and cook over medium-high heat for 45 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
• Spoon into a bowl and fluff with a fork. Top with green onions.

BROWN RICE AND ONION PILAF

Steps:

• Heat butter and oil in a large sturdy saucepan. When hot add the onions and saute over medium-to-high heat for about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the herbes de Provence and rice and mix well to combine. Add water, salt and pepper and bring mixture to a boil, stirring so it does not stick.
• When boiling, reduce the heat and cook, covered, over very low heat for about 40 minutes, until rice is tender, a little chewy and most of the moisture has been absorbed. Check rice near end of cooking time; it may take a little longer than 40 minutes to absorb all the water and cook through. Serve with sweet and sour curried chicken.

TEXAS PECAN RICE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. In a Dutch oven, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and green onions; cook and stir until tender, 3-5 minutes. Add rice and garlic; cook and stir 3 minutes. Stir in pecans, salt, thyme, pepper and cumin. Add consomme and water; bring to a boil., Bake, covered, until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, 1 to 1-1/4 hours. Transfer to a serving bowl. Top with bacon and, if desired, pecan halves.