Spiced Pilaf
- 2 teaspoons canola oil
- 1 red onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 2 small carrots, peeled, cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 1 stalk celery, cut into 1/4-inch slices
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1 1/2 cups brown rice
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
- Add the onion, carrots, and celery.
- Cook until tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the wine, and cook until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 2 minutes.
- Transfer to a medium bowl, and set aside to cool.
- Meanwhile, bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil.
- Stir in the rice, and cook until tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Drain, and add to the bowl of vegetables.
- Season with salt, pepper, paprika, turmeric, and cumin.
- Serve with grilled salmon.
- (Per serving)
- Calories: 213
- Fat: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Carbohydrate: 40g
- Sodium: 203mg
- Protein: 6g
- Fiber: 3g
canola oil, red onion, carrots, celery, white wine, brown rice, coarse salt, freshly ground pepper, paprika, turmeric, ground cumin
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/spiced-pilaf-392692 (may not work)