Confetti Rice Pilaf with Toasted Flaxseed
Confetti Rice Pilaf with Toasted Flaxseed might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe covers 12% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe makes 4 servings with 266 calories, 6g of protein, and 7g of fat each. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and vegetarian diet. If you have onion, flaxseed, parsley, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it.
Instructions
Place flaxseed in a small nonstick skillet; cook over low heat 5 minutes or until toasted, stirring constantly.
Place flaxseed in a blender; process just until chopped.
Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat until hot.
Add onion; cook over medium heat 3 minutes or until tender.
Add rice. Cook 1 minute; stir constantly. Stir in broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
Remove from heat; fluff with fork. Stir in flaxseed and remaining ingredients.
Note: Flaxseed keeps best when stored in the refrigerator.