Pecan Rice

Pecans sauteed with onion, parsley, basil and ginger make plain brown rice come to life with rich, nutty flavor.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 280 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
• 2 tablespoons margarine
• ½ cup finely chopped pecans
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon dried basil
• ¼ cup finely chopped onion
• 1 cup brown rice
• 2 tablespoons minced parsley

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a saucepan bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 40 minutes.

Step 2

When rice is done, melt margarine in a small skillet over medium heat. Saute onions, pecans, parsley, basil, ginger, pepper and salt. When onions are tender stir mixture into rice and mix well.