Brown Rice Pilaf

Description: I love this pilaf! I never liked brown rice until I tried it this way. It goes with just about anything, and the leftovers (when there are any) reheat well, too.

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small yellow onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup long grain brown rice (not instant)
• 2 1/2 cups fat-free low-sodium chicken broth or 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• salt & pepper, to taste

Steps:

1. In a small skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring, until onion is golden, about 5 minutes.
2. Add rice and sauté for 1 minute.
3. Add broth, and season with salt and pepper to taste; bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low.
4. Simmer until rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 45-50 minutes. Check rice occasionally and add water if necessary.
5. Uncover and let rice stand for 5 minutes before serving.