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Vegan Pesto Brown Rice Pilaf {Gluten-Free}
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
35 mins
 
A super simple, healthy and flavorful vegan pesto brown rice pilaf with crunchy toasted almonds, spinach and lime juice. Gluten-Free too.
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Healthy, Vegan
Servings: 4
Calories: 269 kcal
Author: Vicky Berman
Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice cooked according to package directions
  • 1/3 cup toasted almonds (both slivered and sliced)
  • 1/4 cup vegan basil pesto
  • handful spinach chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • salt/pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl until incorporated and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Vegan Pesto Brown Rice Pilaf {Gluten-Free}
Amount Per Serving
Calories 269 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 1mg0%
Sodium 146mg6%
Potassium 161mg5%
Carbohydrates 27g9%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 315IU6%
Vitamin C 1.2mg1%
Calcium 66mg7%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.