Bon Appetit/April 2003

White Rice and Wild Rice Pilaf with Tomatoes and Basil

Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Calories % from Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
10 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A


INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter 2 onions, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, chopped
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano 1 cup wild rice, rinsed 7 cups water
1-1/2 cups long-grain white rice 3/4 cup chopped green onions 3/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1-1/2 pounds plum tomatoes, seeded, chopped (about 3 cups)



1 Melt 1/4 cup butter in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, and oregano. Cover; cook until onions are soft, stirring often, about 8 minutes. Mix in wild rice. Add 7 cups water, bring to boil, stirring often. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; simmer 30 minutes. Mix in white rice. Cover; cook until rice is tender, about 18 minutes. Uncover; simmer until water cooks away, about 4 minutes. Add green onions, basil, and 1/4 cup butter. Season with salt and pepper. Mix in tomatoes.

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