Easy Rice Pilaf
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4.4
Easy Rice Pilaf
Description
This pilaf recipe starts by sauteing onion, celery, and garlic in olive oil until the vegetables are softened and lightly browned, imparting depth and sweetness. Spices including salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and a hint of cayenne pepper are stirred in before adding the rice. Heating the rice briefly in the aromatic mixture enhances its flavor.
Chicken stock is then poured in, and the rice is brought to a boil before simmering gently with the lid on. This cooking method allows the rice to absorb flavorful liquids fully, resulting in separate, fluffy grains. After cooking, the pot is left covered off heat to steam briefly, ensuring tender texture without stickiness.
Chopped fresh parsley sprinkled on top adds aroma and freshness. This straightforward pilaf works well as a base for meat or vegetable dishes and can be customized by adjusting spices or adding other herbs as desired. The use of both fresh garlic and garlic powder layers gentle garlic flavor throughout.
Ingredients
- 2 cups long grain white rice
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion chopped
- 1 tsp garlic minced, fresh
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ cup celery finely diced
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ cup parsley chopped, fresh
Instructions
- In a medium sized pot, heat olive oil on medium.
- When olive oil is shiny, add onion and celery.
- Cook onion, celery, and garlic on medium until soft and very lightly browned, stirring occasionally to prevent burning - about 6 minutes.
- Stir in salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne.
- Add rice and heat until shiny and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Add chicken stock and bring to a boil.
- Cover and reduce heat to low, let simmer 15-20 minutes, until stock is soaked up.
- Turn off heat and let sit, covered, for five minutes.
- Remove cover and fluff with a fork.
- Top with parsley and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 227 kcal
% 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.
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Overall Rating
4.4
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