Brown Rice & Peppers Pilaf

Description: I love rice pilaf and I was excited to find this recipe for brown rice pilaf since brown rice is so much better for you. It is from Healthy Cooking.

Ingredients:

• 1 medim onion, chopped
• 1 medium green pepper, chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 1/4 cups long grain brown rice, uncooked
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

1. In large saucepan, saute onion and green pepper in oil until tender.
2. Add rice and garlic; cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until rice is lightly browned.
3. Add the water, broth, thyme and pepper.
4. Bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 35-40 minutes or until rice is tender.
6. Fluff with fork.