Mediterranean Rice Pilaf
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5.0
144 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
260 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Mediterranean Rice Pilaf
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This golden Mediterranean Rice Pilaf is the prefect side dish for American, Greek or Middle Eastern dishes. Makes 3 cups cooked rice.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts or slivered almonds
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper more to taste
- 2-3 Tablespoons fresh chopped parsley for garnish.
Instructions
- Heat oil and butter in a sauce pan over a medium heat. Add onions, and sauté 2-3 minutes, Add rice, turmeric and garlic, and continue stirring, 2 to 3 minutes. Don't let garlic burn
- Add rice, turmeric and garlic, and continue stirring, 2 to 3 minutes. Don't let garlic burn
- Add broth and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Turn down heat to low, cover and cook rice until tender and liquid is absorbed, about 15-18 minutes.
- Lightly toast pine nuts until golden brown
- Stir in toasted pine nuts or almonds and adjust seasoning to taste. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
260kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
694mg
(29%)
Potassium
200mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
60IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
19mg
(2%)
Iron
1.2mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 260 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 260kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 694mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 200mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 60IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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