Savory Pilaf

11 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. long grain rice (white or brown)
  • 1 chicken bouillon cube
  • 1/4 c. margarine
  • 1/2 c. chopped celery
  • 1/2 c. sliced mushrooms (2 1/2 oz. jar), drained
  • 1/4 c. water chestnuts, sliced (optional)
  • 1 c. wheat bran cereal
  • 1/4 tsp. ground sage
  • 1/4 tsp. basil leaves
  • 1/8 tsp. pepper
  • 1/2 c. water

Directions

  1. 1
    Cook rice according to package directions (don't use salt or butter).
  2. 2
    Substitute the bouillon cube.
  3. 3
    While rice cooks, melt butter in large skillet.
  4. 4
    Add onion, celery, mushrooms and water chestnuts.
  5. 5
    Cook over medium heat (stir several times) until celery is almost tender.
  6. 6
    Gently add cooked rice, sage, cereal, basil, pepper and water.
  7. 7
    Cover and cook over very low heat about 15 minutes.
  8. 8
    Serve immediately.

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