Recipe: Apple and Brown Rice Pilaf

Apple and Brown Rice Pilaf

2 cups Golden Delicious apples, cored and diced
1/2 onion, minced
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups quick cooking brown rice
1 1/4 cups low sodium chicken broth
1/2 tsp. dried thyme, crushed
salt and pepper to taste
2 Tbsp. parsley, chopped

Saute onion in oil in non-stick skillet until tender; stir in rice and brown slightly. Stir in broth, thyme, salt and pepper; bring to boil.

Cover tightly and reduce heat; simmer 15 minutes.

Remove from heat; stir in apples and parsley. Serve warm or cold.

Makes 4 servings
Source: Washington Apple Commission