Brown Rice Pilaf With Mushrooms, Almonds And Cranberries - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil
2 cups mushrooms, finely chopped
1 cup red onion, minced
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 cup whole grain brown rice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted, chopped
2 teaspoons parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated

Preparation

Heat olive oil in a medium pan over medium high heat. Add mushrooms, onions and garlic. Cook and stir until vegetables begin to soften, about 3 minutes.
Stir in rice. Cook for 1 minute. Add broth and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for about 45 - 50 minutes.
Remove from heat. Stir in cranberries, nuts, parsley and lemon zest. Let stand, covered, for 10 minutes before serving.