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Easy Cheesy Rice Pilaf
Easy Cheesy Rice Pilaf is a delicious side dish that goes with absolutely everything! Toasted rice is cooked in chicken broth and topped with parmesan cheese for a side dish that is sure to please!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 349 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion finely chopped
- 2 cups long grain white rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, heat the butter and olive oil over medium-high eat. Add in the onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
- Add in the rice and toast for another 3-4 minutes.
- Add in the broth, cover the pan, and bring the broth to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until all the broth is absorbed (about 15 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in the cheese, white pepper, and salt. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
349kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
19mg
(6%)
Sodium
945mg
(39%)
Potassium
243mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
200IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
12.3mg
(14%)
Calcium
216mg
(22%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 349
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 349kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 945mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 243mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 200IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 12.3mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 216mg | 22% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.