5 from 2 votes
Mediterranean Rice Pilaf Recipe
Rice pilaf is a quick, simple, flavorful dish made with tons of dried fruit, nuts, cheese, and herbs tossed with toasted orzo and rice.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
22 mins
Resting Time
10 mins
Total Time
42 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
526 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 1 cup almonds
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup orzo pasta
- 1/2 cup basmati rice
- 1 1/2 cups chicken stock (or water)
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper ground
- 12 dried apricot chopped
- 1/2 cup parsley chopped
- 1/3 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 1 lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet heat olive oil over medium heat and add almonds. Toast for 1 minute and add the orzo pasta. Toast both almonds and orzo, moving around pan until golden brown.
- Add the rice and chicken stock (or water), salt and pepper. Stir and bring to a boil, turn to low and cover. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Remove lid and top pilaf with chopped apricots, parsley and feta cheese. Cover and let rest 10 minutes. Fluff pilaf, taste for seasoning and serve warm with slices of lemon.
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Notes
- For leftovers, let the rice cool completely and transfer to an airtight container or sealable bag and squeeze out excess air. Freeze for up to 2 months. To thaw, let come to room temp, add a tablespoon of water, cover and steam in microwave for 2-3 minutes on high heat. Fluff with fork and enjoy.
Nutrition Information
Calories
526kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
62g
(21%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
(29%)
Monounsaturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Cholesterol
14mg
(5%)
Sodium
862mg
(36%)
Potassium
793mg
(17%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
1560IU
(31%)
Vitamin C
25mg
(28%)
Calcium
203mg
(20%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 526
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 526kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 62g | 21% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 862mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 793mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 1560IU | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 25mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 203mg | 20% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.