Basil and Pine Nut Pilaf

March 18, 2014

This Basil and Pine Nut Pilaf is a really great recipe that uses up leftover rice. Thanks to Jessica who gave us this recipe a few years back. It’s got nuts, fresh basil and garlic. Yum! Hang on to this recipe for a quick side dish this week. ~Jodi

2 cups brown rice (I prefer short grain)
¼ cup wild rice
4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
3 Tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
4 large cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/2 cup fresh basil (or more!), finely chopped
salt and pepper to taste

COOK RICE: Place brown rice and wild rice into a rice cooker with the broth and turn it on. SAUTE ONIONS/GARLIC: When rice is soft, saute onion and garlic in oil in a large pan over medium-high heat until...
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Nutritions

Calories
1046

Sodium
514mg
21% DV

Fat
38g
59% DV

Protein
57g
115% DV

Carbs
102g
34% DV

Fiber
8g
33% DV