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    Home » Side Dish » Savory Wild and Brown Rice Pilaf

    Published: Apr 13, 2014 · Modified: Jun 16, 2020 by Lisa Johnson

    Savory Wild and Brown Rice Pilaf

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    Savory Wild and Brown Rice Pilaf in a white bowl with title graphic running across the bottom of the image.

    Welcome to this month's Cooking with Astrology "Taurus". I am so glad that you are here to help me celebrate my favorite sign, because it is my sign!! You would think that it would make it easier to plan this month's meal, but it actually made it more difficult. I usually try to keep my personal tastes on the sidelines when choosing what to make each month.

    Savory Wild and Brown Rice Pilaf Cooking with Astrology #Taurus cookingwithcurls.com

    Taurus is the sign that rules the Thyroid, a gland which controls how quickly the body uses energy, makes proteins, and controls how sensitive the body is to other hormones. The character traits of a Taurus are cautious, determined, gracious, harmonious, masterful, and sensual. Sounds about right. 😉   A Taurus must feel comfortable in their surroundings, and need to feel secure to be at happy.

    So who am I sharing my Taurus meal with?

    George Clooney suit

    George Clooney of course! 😉  I prefer him without the beard, but he looks so yummy in that suit!! And.....

    George Clooney flippers

    he's a big goofball! Could you imagine a meal with George Clooney? It would be an insane night full of laughing, great food, and lots of Limoncello! Speaking of Limoncello, let's discuss this fabulous meal. I am doing things a bit different this month. I decided to skip the appetizer/salad/soup and just plan one great meal, that starts with this delicious Savory Wild and Brown Rice Pilaf.

    Savory Wild and Brown Rice Pilaf cookingwithcurls.com

    that was absolutely perfect served beside this amazing Beef Tenderloin with Shrimp and Mushroom Sauce.

    Beef Tenderloin with Shrimp and Mushroom Sauce Cooking with Astrology #Taurus cookingwithcurls.com

    and to finish off the meal, dairy-free Limoncello Tiramisu Ice Cream.

    Limoncello Tiramisu Ice Cream Cooking with Astrology #Taurus cookingwithcurls.com #dairy-free

    Don't leave yet, we have these delectable Blackberry Ginger Chocolate Chip Muffins for breakfast.

    Clean Blackberry Ginger Chocolate Muffins Cooking with Astrology #Taurus cookingwithcurls.com #cleaneatingchallenge

    It should come as no surprise, that this is one of my absolute favorite Cooking with Astrology meals!!

    Wild rice is actually not rice, it is a marsh grass that looks like rice when it is cooked. It contains high amounts of B vitamins, folic acid, fiber and trace amounts of iron, which makes it a great choice for meat loving Taurus.

    Spinach is low in calories and high in vitamins K and A, and contains manganese, folate, and magnesium. Swiss Chard would have been the best choice for iodine content, but I could not find any at the store.

    How to make Savory Brown & Wild Rice Pilaf

    I started with a bag of Bob's Mill Wild & Brown Rice mix, and adjusted the recipe that is printed on the side of the bag. Start by cooking the onions in oil in a medium sized saucepan until they start to brown.

    Savory Wild and Brown Rice Pilaf onions cookingwithcurls.com

    Add the garlic and stir, then add the wild and brown rice mix.

    Savory Wild and Brown Rice Pilaf rice cookingwithcurls.com

    stir in the spinach leaves.

    Savory Wild and Brown Rice spinach cookingwithcurls.com

    and cook for two minutes. Pour in the broth and water.

    Savory Wild and Brown Rice Pilaf broth cookingwithcurls.com

    Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 45 minutes.

    Savory Wild and Brown Rice Pilaf cover cookingwithcurls.com

    Fluff rice with a fork, and stir in the parsley.

    Savory Wild and Brown Rice parsley cookingwithcurls.com

    Serve with steaks, chicken, or fish.

    Enjoy!!

    Savory Wild and Brown Rice Pilaf in a white bowl with title graphic running across the bottom of the image.

    Savory Wild and Brown Rice Pilaf

    Healthy and earthy, this Savory Wild and Brown Rice Pilaf is the perfect side dish with steak, seafood or chicken any night of the week.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: wild rice, brown rice pilaf
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 50 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour
    Servings: 4 Servings
    Calories: 258kcal
    Author: Lisa Johnson

    Ingredients

    • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 cup chopped yellow onion
    • 1 large clove fresh garlic minced
    • 1 cup Bob's Red Mill Wild and Brown Rice Mix
    • 1 cup fresh spinach leaves torn
    • 1 ½ cups vegetable broth
    • ¾ cups water
    • ¼ cup fresh Italian parsley chopped
    • sea salt & freshly grated black pepper to taste
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    Instructions

    • Heat oil in a medium saucepan. Saute onion until they start to brown.
    • Stir in the rice mix, garlic, and spinach leaves, cook for 2 minutes.
    • Pour in the broth and water. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat. Simmer for 45 minutes, or until rice is tender.
    • Fluff rice with a fork and stir in the fresh parsley, salt and pepper.

    Notes

    Recipe adapted from the Bob's Red Mill wild and Brown Rice Mix package.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 367mg | Potassium: 248mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1207IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg

     

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    1. Taylor @ greens & chocolate says

      April 14, 2014 at 10:52 am

      Ohhh the things I would do to share that meal with George Clooney.... 🙂 Looks delicious!

      Reply
      • Lisa Johnson says

        April 14, 2014 at 12:48 pm

        I would as well, just for the experience! Thanks so much for stopping by Taylor. 🙂

        Reply
    2. marcie says

      April 15, 2014 at 2:52 pm

      Hello, George Clooney -- he almost looks as good as your meal…almost. 🙂 This rice looks delicious -- I didn't realize Bob's Red Mill had this blend, which sounds awesome!

      Reply
      • Lisa Johnson says

        April 15, 2014 at 8:52 pm

        He is quite nice to look at. 😉 I stumbled across it at the grocery store and thought I would give it a try. Thank you as always, you're so sweet!

        Reply
    3. Tina @ Tina's Chic Corner says

      April 16, 2014 at 1:52 pm

      Love Clooney...sorry...had to get that out of the way. 😉 My sister is a taurus.
      This rice looks delicious! I think it would mak an awesome side dish to almost any main course.

      Reply
      • Lisa Johnson says

        April 16, 2014 at 7:55 pm

        That is quite alright Tina, I do too! Thank you so much. 🙂

        Reply
    4. Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats says

      April 16, 2014 at 10:27 pm

      Oh... I don't know what I like more!! The pics of George Clooney or the recipe... tough choice but the recipe is more in my grasp. 🙂

      Reply
      • Lisa Johnson says

        April 17, 2014 at 2:07 pm

        Haha, how true Krista! He is fun to look at though. 😉

        Reply
    5. Julie @ THis Gal Cooks says

      April 28, 2014 at 10:42 am

      What a great recipe, Lisa! My boyfriend, being the Minnasotan he is, would love this. He likes wild rice. I do too. Total win for both of us! Thanks for sharing at Marvelous Mondays. Pinned. 🙂

      Reply
    6. Rachel Kathyg @ onlinesisterhood says

      April 29, 2014 at 8:16 pm

      Yum, yum. love this--we really enjoy wild rice AND brown rice. pinning to try. found at cast party wed. Have a great week.

      Reply
      • Lisa Johnson says

        May 06, 2014 at 9:59 am

        Thank you so much Rachel. That is one of my favorite parties! 🙂

        Reply

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