Brown rice pilaf with black-eyed peas & vegetables


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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 191.9
  • Total Fat: 4.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 465.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 33.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 6.4 g
  • Protein: 5.0 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Brown rice pilaf with black-eyed peas & vegetables calories by ingredient


Introduction

Makes a huge pot! Makes a huge pot!
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    2 cups long grain brown rice
    2 T olive oil
    4 cups vegetable broth or water
    2 cans black-eyed peas
    1 cup sliced zucchini
    1 cup sliced summer squash
    1/4 of a red onion, chopped
    1 can chopped tomatoes
    fresh parsley
    fresh basil
    salt & pepper to taste

Directions

Heat 1 T oil in a heavy skilet with a tight-fitting lid on medium heat. Add rice, stirring for 5 minutes or until grains are lightly roasted. Add broth or water, cover tightly and cook for 45 minutes.

in the meantime, saute onion, zucchini,summer squash in the remaining 1T of oil in a separate pan. When tender, add the tomatoes and black-eyed peas. Keep warm. When the rice is done, mix in the vegetables, add fresh herbs and season to taste.

Makes at least 8 1/2 cup servings.

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user NICKINPA.

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    looks really good and easy, I'll try it soon - 5/25/11


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    Incredible!
    This was one of the best rice dishes I've ever had. My husband was very impressed with this dish and would love to have it again...and again...and again... :-) - 3/23/11


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    Looking forward to trying this version for new years day (tomorrow) - 12/31/07