Oriental Rice Pilaf

ORIENTAL RICE PILAF
(adapted from 1,001 Low-Fat Vegetarian Recipes)

Oil for sauteing
2/3 cup onion, chopped
2/3 cup celery, chopped
1 1/2 tsp. ginger
4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
1 cup brown rice
1 cup millet
5 cups vegetable broth
2 cans garbanzo beans, drained
1 can (8 oz) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 cup green onions, sliced
2 tbsp. sesame oil
4 tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce

Saute onion and celery in oil for 5 minutes. Add ginger and garlic and saute another couple minutes. Add rice and millet and cook 2 more minutes. Add broth and heat to boiling. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in beans, water chestnuts, and green onions. Cook, covered, another 10 minutes. Add sesame oil and soy sauce. Cook another 5 minutes. Stir, cover, and turn off. Let stand for about 10 minutes or until the grains are tender.

Note: This is a double batch. It made enough for us to have at least 2 meals!