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Apricot Mushroom Pilaf

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  • Servings:

    4 (338 g) as an appetizer

  • Prep Time:

    15 minutes

  • Cook Time:

    60 minutes

Ingredients

This fragrant brown rice pilaf is an elegant whole grain dish that can be a hearty light vegan or vegetarian entree or, in smaller portions, a side to pair with just about any main dish. It's use of less common ingredients that are still easy to source makes it a lovely choice for a special weekend dinner or a holiday meal.Tip: If you can't or don't want to buy or make carrot juice, orange juice is a perfectly acceptable substitute.
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
8 oz. portobello mushrooms, thickly sliced
1/2 cup sliced carrots
1/2 cup diced bell pepper
1 cup brown rice
1/2 cup wild rice
2 cups carrot juice
1/2 tsp. rosemary
1/2 tsp. sage
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 cups water
1/2 cup diced dried apricots
Apricot Mushroom Pilaf

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat.
2. Add onion and garlic. Cook until onion is golden and soft (5-6 minutes).
3. Stir in mushrooms, carrot, and bell pepper. Cover and cook until the vegetables are tender (7-8 minutes).
4. Stir in rices, carrot juice, seasonings, and water. Cover and bring to a boil.
5. Turn heat to low, stir in apricots, and cook, covered, until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed (45 minutes).

Nutrition

Nutritional Facts
Servings 4 (338 g)
Base Nutrients
Calories 400 kcal (20%)
Calories from Fat 51 kcal (0%)
Total Fat 6 g (9%)
Saturated Fat 1 g (5%)
Cholesterol 0 mg (0%)
Sodium 102 mg (4%)
Total Carbohydrates 81 g (27%)
Dietary Fiber 7 g (29%)
Protein 10 g (17%)
Vitamins
Vitamin A n/a
Vitamin C 30 mg (33%)
Minerals
Calcium 70 mg (5%)
Iron 2 mg (13%)
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