Nutty Brown Rice Pilaf

Serves 10

Ingredients:

1	cup	Carolina^® Brown Rice (Whole Grain)
1		small onion, chopped
2		garlic cloves, chopped
3/4	cup	walnuts, chopped
3/4	cup	green onion, chopped
1/4	cup	sunflower seeds
		vegetable cooking spray
3/4	cup	raisins
1/2	cup	fresh mint, chopped
1/4	cup	fresh lemon juice
1	cup	parsley, chopped
1/2	cup	feta cheese, crumbled
1	tsp	orange rind
1/4	tsp	cayenne pepper

Directions:

Prepare rice according to package directions. Sauté onion, garlic, walnuts, green onions, and sunflower seeds in a frying pan with cooking spray until onions are clear. Add the sautéed ingredients to the cooked rice. Stir in remaining ingredients. Mix well.

Calories: 214 /serving

Total fat: 10 g

Sat. fat: 2 g

Cholesterol: 7 mg

Sodium: 89 mg

Carbohydrates: 28 g

Fiber: 3 g

Protein: 5 g

Brown Rice is an excellent source of whole grains.