Brown Rice and Pine Nut Casserole

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup pine nuts
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 cup brown rice, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup bulgur (cracked wheat)
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 cup fresh parsley, minced
• 6 tablespoons fresh chives or scallions, finely minced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

• 3 (14 ounce) cans beef or chicken broth

Directions

1. 1

   Saute the pine nuts in a medium-sized skillet with 2 tablespoons butter over moderate heat until browned, approximately 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

2. 2

   To the same skillet add and melt the remaining butter. Add the rice, bulgur, and onion. Brown for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Spoon this mixture into a 2-quart casserole. Add 3/4 cup parsley, chives, salt, and pepper.

3. 3

   Bring broth to a boil and stir into rice mixture. Bake uncovered in a preheated 375 oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Garnish with the remaining parsley.