5 from 96 votes
Mediterranean Rice Pilaf
Mediterranean Rice Pilaf combines long grain white rice with onion, garlic, and turmeric cooked in chicken broth, finished with toasted pine nuts and fresh parsley. The pilaf has a tender, fluffy texture enhanced by the subtle earthiness of turmeric and the richness from butter and olive oil. Toasted nuts add a crunchy contrast. This pilaf works well as a side dish to complement roasted or grilled meats and vegetables.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
260 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 1 onion diced, medium
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup pine nuts toasted or slivered almonds
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper more to taste
- 2-3 Tablespoons parsley fresh chopped 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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 260
% 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.