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Brown Rice and Carrot Pilaf

Source of Recipe


From "Sunset Vegetarian Cookbook"






List of Ingredients



• 3 Tbsp butter
  
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
  
• 1 cup coarsely shredded carrots
  
• 1 cup long-grain brown rice
  
• 2-1/2 cups vegetable stock
  
• 1/2 tsp salt
  
• 1/2 cup chopped parsley
  
• 2 cups bean sprouts (optional)
  






Instructions



1. Melt butter in a 2-quart pan over medium-high heat. Add onion and carrots and cook until onion is soft (about 5 minutes).
   
   
2. Stir in rice; continue to cook, stirring, until rice begins to brown slightly. Add stock and salt; cover and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed (about 45 minutes).
   
   
3. Stir in the parsley and sprouts, if used, just before serving.
   
   Makes 6 servings.