Brown Rice Pilaf with Prosciutto and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Serves 4
Time 1 hr 5 min
This is hearty, satisfying fare that we've dished up in entrée-sized portions because all you need to make it a meal is a big green salad. The unique addition of tomato paste contributes wonderful rich flavor.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1/4 pound thinly sliced prosciutto, roughly chopped
- 1 cup long-grain brown rice
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- fine sea salt, pinch of
- 1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, torn
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts (optional)
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Method
In a medium saucepan, sauté garlic and prosciutto in warmed oil over medium-high heat, stirring often, 6 to 8 minutes.
Stir in rice, water or broth, tomato paste, salt and pepper and bring to a boil.
Cover, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until liquid is completely absorbed, about 45 minutes.
Remove covered pot from heat and let sit 10 minutes; uncover and fluff with fork.
Transfer to a large bowl, add sun-dried tomatoes, basil and pine nuts and toss to combine.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 350 calories (130 from fat), 15g total fat, 2.5g saturated fat, 20mg cholesterol, 1160mg sodium, 43g carbohydrates (4g dietary fiber, 2g sugar), 15g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1/4 pound thinly sliced prosciutto, roughly chopped
- 1 cup long-grain brown rice
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- fine sea salt, pinch of
- 1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, torn
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts (optional)
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper