Best Brown Rice Pilaf With Chicken Sausage Recipes

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HOMEMADE RICE PILAF (HEALTHY RICE-A-RONI)



Homemade Rice Pilaf (Healthy Rice-a-Roni) image

This simple rice pilaf with brown rice and angel hair pasta is a healthy, homemade version of Rice-A-Roni that makes the perfect side dish.

Provided by Gina

Categories     Side Dish

Time 22m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 teaspoons butter ((use olive oil for dairy free))
1/4 cup 3/4 ounce angel hair spaghetti broken into small pieces* (wheat, whole wheat or gluten-free)
1 cup uncooked 10 minute instant brown rice (such as Uncle Ben's)
2 cups chicken broth ((or water and chicken bouillon))
optional (chopped parsley for garnish)

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a deep skillet with a fitted lid over medium heat.
  • When the butter is melted, add the broken spaghetti and rice. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 to 3 minutes, until slightly toasted.
  • Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, until the rice is tender and the broth is absorbed.
  • Remove from the heat and let sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /2 cup, Calories 87 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 292.5 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0.5 g

ONE-TRAY CHICKEN WITH RICE PILAF



One-Tray Chicken with Rice Pilaf image

Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 bone-in chicken thighs, breasts or legs (you can also use pork chops, tenderloins, T-bone steaks, etc.)
4 cloves garlic
2 sweet potatoes or any other kind of potato or root vegetable, cut into quarters or large chunks
1 lemon, cut into quarters
1 onion or fennel bulb, leek or cabbage, cut into quarters or large chunks
1/4 cup olive or other oil
1 tablespoon sturdy herb, such as rosemary, thyme, etc., optional
1 tablespoon of your favorite spice mix (I'm going with Old Bay seafood seasoning for this one)
1 cup long-grain white or brown rice
1 tablespoon olive or other oil
1/2 cup diced onion
2 cups stock or water
Salt

Steps:

  • For the chicken: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Put the chicken, garlic, potatoes, lemon, onion, oil, herb and spice mix in a large bowl and toss thoroughly to coat everything.
  • Spread the mixture on a sheet tray and cook until the chicken is cooked through to 160 degrees F, about 30 minutes. Cook pork to 150 degrees F and beef to desired doneness, 125 degrees F for medium rare.
  • For the rice pilaf: Meanwhile, heat a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the rice and oil and toast the rice for 1 minute. Add the onion and cook, stirring, 1 minute more. Add the stock or water and a pinch of salt and bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer until the liquid is absorbed, about 18 minutes. Shut off the heat and let the pilaf sit for a couple of minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve with the chicken and vegetables.

COUNTRY WILD RICE WITH SAUSAGE



Country Wild Rice with Sausage image

Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons canola oil
2 cups long-grain and wild rice mix, rinsed
3 cups low-sodium chicken stock
Kosher salt
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 large sweet onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
8 ounces pork breakfast sausage, removed from casing
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon minced fresh sage
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large saucepot over medium-high heat. Add the rice and cook, toasting until the rice begins to smell nutty, about 5 minutes. Add the chicken stock along with some salt and bring it to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover. Simmer until the rice is tender and has absorbed all the liquid, about 25 minutes
  • Meanwhile, heat the remaining tablespoon oil along with the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, pepper and a generous pinch of salt and cook until just tender and beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, sausage, thyme and sage, and cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon until browned and cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes more.
  • When the rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed, turn off the heat, remove the lid and add the sausage and vegetables. Fluff and stir gently with a fork to combine. Add the rice to a serving dish and sprinkle with the chives before serving hot.

BROWN RICE PILAF



Brown Rice Pilaf image

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.

Provided by Halcyon Eve

Categories     Brown Rice

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

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:

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

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