How to Make Brown Rice and Broccoli Rabe Pilaf

This hearty and healthy side dish will please everyone's winter palate. Very adaptable for festive dinners. Serves six.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 3 tbsp. vegetable oils
• large saucepans
• bowls
• 1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheeses
• 1/2 lb. broccoli rabe, trimmed and coarsely chopped
• measuring spoons
• cutting boards
• 1 1/2 c. brown rices
• baking dishes
• measuring cups
• wooden spoons
• chef's knives
• 1 tsp. minced fresh parsley
• 2 shallots
• 3 c. heated vegetable stock
• salt and pepper to taste
• 3/4 c. chopped cashews
• Salt And Pepper To Taste
• Chef's Knives
• Baking Dishes
• Bowls
• Chef's Knives
• Cutting Boards
• Large Saucepans
• Measuring Cups
• Measuring Spoons
• Wooden Spoons
• Bowls
• Measuring cups
• 2 shallots
• 1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheeses
• 3/4 c. chopped cashews
• 3 c. heated vegetable stock
• 1/2 lb. broccoli rabe, trimmed and coarsely chopped
• 1 tsp. minced fresh parsley
• 3 tbsp. vegetable oils
• 1 1/2 c. brown rices

1. Warm the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring constantly, for 3-4 minutes.

2. Stir in the rice and cook, stirring constantly, for 3-4 minutes or until the rice is lightly browned.

3. Add the vegetable stock, reduce the heat to low, and cover. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes.

4. Stir in the broccoli rabe. Continue to cook, covered, 10-15 minutes more, until the rice is tender.

5. Season with salt and pepper, then remove the saucepan from the heat.

6. Preheat a broiler. Lightly oil a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Be sure the baking dish is flameproof.

7. Combine the cashews, Parmesan cheese and parsley in a small bowl.

8. Transfer the rice mix to the baking dish, then sprinkle the cashew mix evenly over the top.

9. Place the baking dish in the broiler, about 3 inches from the heat, and broil for 3-4 minutes until the top is a golden brown. Remove and serve at once.

Tips & Warnings

• Substitute broccoli florets if broccoli rabe isn't available. (Broccoli rabe also masquerades under the names rapini and broccoli rape.)
• Try Wehani brown rice (a basmati rice found in most health food stores) for an extra nutty flavor.

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