Side dishe for 5
Southwest Brown Rice Pilaf
$3.00for 445 minServes 5
Brown rice simmers with coffee, spices, black-eyed peas, citrus juices, and savory sauces for a hearty side dish.

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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild, 6.5 oz$0.15/oz typical | 6.5 oz | $0.97Typical price | |
| Coffee and tea, 2 oz$0.80/oz typical | 2 oz | $1.60Typical price | |
| Juice, 1 oz$0.04/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.04Typical price | |
| Canned beans, 6.5 oz$0.09/oz typical | 6.5 oz | $0.58Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $3.75 | ||
Swaps
- Swap canned beans for dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
VinegarSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarAsian sauces and pastesDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 5servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanDairy-freeBudgetSide dishes
$0.75 per serving$3.00 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 cup brown rice
- 1/4 cup brewed coffee
- 1 3/4 cup water
- 2 tbsp cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tsp molasses
- 2 tsp worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 cup cooked black-eyed peas
Steps
- Rinse 1 cup brown rice under cold water.
- Combine rice, coffee, water, cider vinegar, lime juice, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, and cumin in a 2-quart saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 35 minutes.
- Stir in the black-eyed peas, cover, and cook for 5 minutes.
- Rest the pilaf for 5 minutes, then fluff it with a fork.
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