Brown Rice Pilaf with Sage, Walnuts, and Dried Fruit

Name: Brown Rice Pilaf with Sage, Walnuts, and Dried Fruit
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 medium celery stalk, ends trimmed and chopped; 2 cups brown rice, uncooked; 2 1/2 cups water; 2 cups vegetable broth, reduced sodium, fat-free; 1/4 cup raisins; 1/4 cup dried apricots, chopped; walnuts (1/4 cup, chopped, optional); 1 teaspoon dried sage; salt (to taste, optional); black pepper (to taste, optional); 2 teaspoons sage (fresh, chopped)

Source: Diet & Cancer American Institute for Cancer Research

Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-31.

Dried fruit and sage combine to give this whole grain dish a flavor of fall, but you can enjoy it any time of the year!

Makes

8 servings

Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium celery stalk, ends trimmed and chopped
2 cups brown rice, uncooked
2 1/2 cups water
2 cups vegetable broth, reduced sodium, fat-free
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup dried apricots, chopped
walnuts (1/4 cup, chopped, optional)
1 teaspoon dried sage
salt (to taste, optional)
black pepper (to taste, optional)
2 teaspoons sage (fresh, chopped)

Directions

Wash hands with soap and water.
Spray the large skillet with canola cooking spray. Heat skillet over medium heat.
Sauté onion and celery until tender, about 5 minutes. Add brown rice and sauté for 5 minutes.
Add water, broth, raisins, and apricots; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 50 minutes.
Stir in sage and walnuts if desired. Season with optional salt and pepper to taste.
Transfer to serving dish. Garnish with fresh sage and serve immediately.

Notes

Learn more about: Onions Celery Apricots Herbs

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