Brown Rice Pilaf with Cherries and Pine Nuts

This easy recipe elevates brown rice pilaf with fresh cherries, toasted pine nuts, and fragrant green onions for an extra-special side dish.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 58 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 13 mins
• Calories: 318 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 8 green onions, chopped
• 1 cup uncooked brown rice
• ⅓ cup pine nuts
• 2 tablespoons butter, divided
• 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
• ¾ cup pitted fresh sweet cherries. chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring water and brown rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 45 to 50 minutes.

Step 2

Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until foaming. Add pine nuts; saute until toasted, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove pine nuts from skillet.

Step 3

Melt the second tablespoon butter in the same skillet. Saute green onions and garlic until softened and golden brown, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Transfer onions and garlic to the pan of rice. Add pine nuts and cherries; toss.