Brown rice with pine nuts

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupLong-grain brown rice
3cupsWater
1Onion -- chopped
2tablespoonsCorn oil
1tablespoonGround cumin
Black pepper -- to taste
1tablespoonFresh parsley -- minced
¼cupPine nuts

Directions

1. Soak brown rice in water at least 2 hours, or overnight. 2. Heat oil in a heavy skillet with tight-fitting lid. Add chopped onion and saute until golden brown and limp. Add rice and soaking water along with cumin and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cover. Cook at a simmer for about 20 minutes. Rice should be tender and water should be absorbed. When rice is done, add chopped parsley and pine nuts.

Recipe By : Jo Anne Merrill