Brown Rice Pilaf With Pecans

• 1 (8.8-ounce) package precooked whole-grain brown rice blend (such as Uncle Ben's)
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 thinly sliced leek (white and light green parts only)
• 2 cups sliced shiitake mushroom caps
• 1/4 cup water
• 3 tablespoons chopped toasted pecans
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1. Heat whole-grain brown rice blend according to the package directions. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add sliced leek and sliced -shiitake mushroom caps, and saute for 4 minutes or until tender, stirring -occasionally. Add water, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Stir in cooked rice, chopped toasted pecans, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
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brown rice, olive oil, shiitake mushroom, water, pecans, salt, freshly ground black pepper

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