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Herbed Rice Pilaf with Toasted Pecans
This really is a wonderful side dish and so much better than the boxed variety. See the blog post for variations with the ingredients. It can also be made in advance and then easily reheated in the oven before serving.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
5 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 284 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
- ¾ cup long grain rice or basmati
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup white wine See NOTES
- ¾ cup chicken broth or vegetable
- ½ cup celery chopped
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup pecans toasted, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Melt the butter in your skillet (or saucepan) over medium heat. Add the garlic and rice and cook, stirring often, until fragrant and lightly toasted, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Stir in the white wine, increase the heat, and bring to a boil. Stir in the broth, celery, oregano, salt, and pepper. Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed. Let rest for a few minutes and then stir in the pecans. Serve at once.
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Notes
- See the video near the top of the blog post for visual guidance. If you liked the video, please subscribe to our YouTube channel.
- See the blog post for substitutions and ingredient alternatives for the pilaf.
- The pilaf can be made in advance and reheated in a dish (covered) in the oven at 325°F until heated through, about 15 to 20 minutes. Or, reheat in a saucepan on the stove over medium heat, adding a little more broth, if necessary.
- Leftovers will keep covered in the fridge for up to 5 days. It can be frozen for 2 to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Calories
284kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
16mg
(5%)
Sodium
613mg
(26%)
Potassium
162mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
250IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
42mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 284
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 284kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 613mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 162mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 250IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.