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PIZZA, PASTA & RICE:
WALNUT PILAF 
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| 2 |
cup Fisher
Chef's Naturals walnuts 20+, chopped (reserve
4 halves for garnish) |
| 4 |
cups sliced mushrooms |
| 1/4 |
cup minced onion |
| 4 |
ounces brown rice |
| 1 1/2 |
cups low sodium beef
or vegetable broth |
| 1 |
Tablespoon balsamic
vinegar |
| 2 |
teaspoons aromatic
bitters |
| 1/2 |
teaspoon crushed dried
rosemary |
| 1/2 |
teaspoon pepper |
| 2 |
Tablespoons minced
parsley |
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Preheat oven to 350° F. Spread
walnuts evenly on a cookie sheet, bake 10-12 minutes until fragrant
and lightly toasted. Set aside. Heat a large nonstick skillet
over medium high heat for 1 minute. Add mushrooms and onion, cook,
stirring often for about 10 mintues, until mushrooms' liquid has
evaporated and onion is golden brown. Add rice, broth, vinegar,
bitters, rosemary and pepper, bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover
and simmer 40 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
Add reserved walnuts, toss to combine. Sprinkle with parsley,
garnish with walnut halves and serve.
Yields: 4 servings
Source: USA Rice Federation and the Walnut Marketing Board
of California
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