Multigrain Rice Pilaf

Portion Size: ½ cup

Ingredients:     Yields:  8 servings

IngredientsNotes:
2 quarts low sodium chicken  or beef broth 
2 tablespoons cup olive oil 
½ teaspoon salt 
1/4 teaspoon black pepper 
1 small onionWashed, trimmed and diced
 1/2 cups long grain white riceUncooked
1/2 cups long grain brown rice 
¼ cups wild rice 
2 teaspoons dried thyme 
½  cup diced carrotsWashed, peeled and diced.
½  cup sliced mushroomsWashed, trimmed and sliced
1/3 cups finely sliced  green onionWashed, peeled and diced.

Directions:

Steps:Directions:Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1Melt oil in a  stockpot over medium high heat. 
2Cook rice, ½ cup onions, mushrooms and carrots in the oil for about five minutes, stirring occasionally. 
3Stir in broth, pepper and salt. 
4Heat to boiling stirring occasionally; reduce heat; cover and simmer until water evaporates and rice is tender. 
5Cover and let stand five minutes. Top with green onions.Cook until internal temperature reaches 135°F.

Jacqueline Larson M.S., R.D.N. and Associates