Brown Rice Pilaf with Cherries and Pine Nuts

Side dish that gives traditional brown rice something extra with fresh sweet cherries.

Step: 1

Bring water and brown rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 45 to 50 minutes.

Step: 2

Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until foaming. Add pine nuts; saute until toasted, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove pine nuts from skillet.

Step: 3

Melt the second tablespoon butter in the same skillet. Saute green onions and garlic until softened and golden brown, about 5 minutes.

Step: 4

Transfer onions and garlic to the pan of rice. Add pine nuts and cherries; toss.

Per Serving: 318 calories; protein 7.3g; carbohydrates 45g; fat 13.1g; cholesterol 15.3mg; sodium 51.8mg.

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