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4.4 from 189 votes

Easy Rice Pilaf

The best easy rice pilaf is a fragrant and fluffy side dish, enriched with buttery onions, aromatic spices, and toasted nuts, bringing a simple elegance to any meal with its perfect balance of flavors and textures.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
5 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 227 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups long grain white rice
  • 2 teaspoons of olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 1 tsp fresh garlic minced
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ cup finely diced celery
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 2 teaspoons of salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

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  1. In a medium sized pot, heat olive oil on medium.
  2. When olive oil is shiny, add onion and celery.
  3. Cook onion, celery, and garlic on medium until soft and very lightly browned, stirring occasionally to prevent burning - about 6 minutes.
  4. Stir in salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne.
  5. Add rice and heat until shiny and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  6. Add chicken stock and bring to a boil.
  7. Cover and reduce heat to low, let simmer 15-20 minutes, until stock is soaked up.
  8. Turn off heat and let sit, covered, for five minutes.
  9. Remove cover and fluff with a fork.
  10. Top with parsley and serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 227kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 7mg (2%) Sodium 1417mg (59%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 227

% Daily Value*

Calories 227kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Cholesterol 7mg 2%
Sodium 1417mg 59%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 5g 10%

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