Name: Apple and Brown Rice Pilaf with Thyme
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1/2 onion, minced; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 1/2 cup quick cooking brown rice; 1 1/4 cup low sodium broth; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed; salt and pepper to taste; 2 Rome apples, cored and diced; 2 tablespoon parsley, chopped

Apple and Brown Rice Pilaf with Thyme

Add some sweetness to ordinary rice with this healthy Apple and Brown Rice Pilaf with Thyme. The apple and onion add a nice texture to the firm brown rice.

Preparation Time5 min

Cooking Time25 min

Ingredients

1/2 onion, minced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 cup quick cooking brown rice
1 1/4 cup low sodium broth
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
salt and pepper to taste
2 Rome apples, cored and diced
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped

Instructions

Saute onion in oil in non-stick skillet until tender; stir in rice and brown slightly.
Stir in broth, thyme, salt and pepper; bring to boil.
Cover tightly and reduce heat; simmer 15 minutes.
Remove from heat; stir in apples and parsley. Serve warm or cold.