Brown Rice Pilaf
Prep time: 5 minutes
Total time: 50 minutes
Serves 4
Naturally nutty and slightly chewy when cooked, brown rice is a terrific whole-grain choice. Try our easy recipe that’s flavored with garlic and bay leaf—it will go with just about any dish. No thinking necessary!
ingredients
- 1 tablespoon
- olive oil
- 1 clove
- garlic, smashed
- 1 cup
- brown rice or brown rice blend
- 2
- bay leaves
- ½ teaspoon
- kosher salt
directions
Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant (do not let brown), about 1 minute. Add the rice and stir to coat in the oil. Add 2 cups water, the bay leaves and salt and bring to a boil. Cover the pan, reduce the heat to low and cook until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed, 45 to 50 minutes.
helpful hints
- While bay leaves are extremely fragrant and impart beautiful flavor, they are bitter, so be sure not to eat them
- When smashing your garlic, be sure to give it a good whack so the garlic pieces are small—that way you won’t bite into a big piece
- We tend to under salt, so after you’ve made this, be sure to double-check the seasoning is to your liking—you may want to add salt
tools needed
Medium saucepan with lid, cutting board, chef’s knife, measuring cups, measuring spoons, wooden spoon
