Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped peeled parsnip
  • 1/2 cup (1/4-inch-thick) sliced celery
  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked instant brown rice
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 (14-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted

Method

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add parsnip and celery, and cook 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add rice and the next 5 ingredients (rice through broth), and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes. Stir in almonds.