Brown Rice With Onions Garlic And Pecans Recipe Foodcom

BROWN RICE WITH ONIONS, GARLIC, AND PECANS

Steps:

• Using chicken broth [or water for Vegetarian], cook the rice according to the package directions.
• About 15 minutes before the rice is ready, melt the butter in a skillet over medium low heat.
• Add the chopped onion and saute', stirring often, until the onion is very soft and begins to color, about 10 minutes.
• Stir in the minced garlic and the pecan meats; saute' over medium heat, stirring, until the nuts and onions are golden and the garlic is tender.
• After done cooking, let the rice stand, covered, for 5 minutes; spoon rice into a bowl, spoon the onions and pecans on top, and fluff with a fork or a chopstick.
• Garnish with the green onions.
• Makes 4 servings.
• This is also good with other types of nut, such as pine nuts, pistachios, and walnuts, and also made with a mixture of white and wild rice; sliced mushrooms are also a good addition.

BROWN RICE WITH GARLIC AND GREEN ONIONS (VEGAN)

Steps:

• Bring the broth or water to a boil in a medium saucepan, then add the rice, loosely cover, and reduce heat.
• Simmer for 35-40 minutes or until the rice is tender and most of the water has absorbed.
• In the last 5 minutes or so of the rice cooking, heat the oil in a frying pan, add the garlic and saute until browned.
• When the rice is done cooking, add the sauteed garlic and green onions to the cooked rice, fluffing with a fork to combine.