Brown Rice Pilaf With Mushrooms, Almonds And Cranberries

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 cups mushrooms, finely chopped
• 1 cup red onion, minced
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1 cup whole grain brown rice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted, chopped
• 2 teaspoons parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated

1. Heat olive oil in a medium pan over medium high heat. Add mushrooms, onions and garlic. Cook and stir until vegetables begin to soften, about 3 minutes.
2. Stir in rice. Cook for 1 minute. Add broth and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for about 45 - 50 minutes.
3. Remove from heat. Stir in cranberries, nuts, parsley and lemon zest. Let stand, covered, for 10 minutes before serving.

olive oil, mushrooms, red onion, garlic, whole grain brown rice, salt, cranberries, slivered almonds, parsley, lemon zest

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/brown-rice-pilaf-with-mushrooms-almonds-and-cranberries-288191 (may not work)