Brown Rice Pilaf With Parsnips And Celery

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups chopped peeled parsnips
• 1/2 cup sliced celery
• 1 1/2 cups uncooked instant brown rice
• 1/3 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 (14 ounce) can reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted

Recipe

• 1 heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
• 2 add parsnip and celery, and cook 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 3 add rice and the next 5 ingredients (rice through broth), and bring to a boil.
• 4 cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes. stir in almonds.