Easy Rice Pilaf

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    45 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    234 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

Easy Rice Pilaf

Rice Pilaf is a wonderful dish to have in your cooking repertoire. It makes a tasty one-pot meal, or you can keep it simple and serve it as a side dish!

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Ingredients

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  • cup finely diced onion
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ¾ cup basmati rice
  • 2 tablespoons shredded carrot
  • 2 tablespoons finely diced red bell pepper
  • 14 ½ ounces chicken broth
  • ¼ cup white wine or water
  • 2 tablespoons slivered almonds toasted
  • 1 tablespoon green onion or parsley
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Instructions

  1. Rinse rice under cold water and drain well.
  2. Combine onion, butter, and garlic in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat to soften, about 3 minutes.
  3. Add rice and cook until it begins to smell toasted and turn slightly golden, about 7-10 minutes.
  4. Add remaining ingredients except green onions and almonds. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to a low simmer for 15-20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
  5. Remove from the heat and allow to sit covered for 5 minutes.
  6. Fluff with a fork and garnish with almonds and parsley.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 234 (12%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 15mg (5%) Sodium 434mg (18%) Potassium 221mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 1590IU (32%) Vitamin C 15.1mg (17%) Calcium 32mg (3%) Iron 0.7mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 234 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 234 12%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 434mg 18%
Potassium 221mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 1590IU 32%
Vitamin C 15.1mg 17%
Calcium 32mg 3%
Iron 0.7mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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