Pomegranate and Pistachio Black Rice Pilaf

Ingredients

• null 1 cup RiceSelect® Black Rice
• null 5 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• null 1 small sweet onion, finely diced
• null 1 cup celery, finely diced
• null 1 tbsp garlic, finely chopped
• null 1 tsp salt
• null 1/2 cup pomegranate juice
• null 2 tsp orange zest
• null 1 cup pomegranate arils
• null 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
• null 1/4 cup pistachios, shelled and chopped

Instructions

1. Prepare rice according to package directions.
2. In a large skillet, heat 3 tbsp of oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, celery, garlic and salt. Cook for 6 minutes, stir until the onion is softened, and starting to brown.
3. Add rice, pomegranate juice and orange zest and stir until fully combined. Bring to a simmer, then remove from the heat. Stir in pomegranate arils, parsley, pistachios, and the remaining olive oil.