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Mediterranean Rice Pilaf

This golden Mediterranean Rice Pilaf is the prefect side dish for American, Greek or Middle Eastern dishes. Makes 3 cups cooked rice.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 260 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean

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

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  1. 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
  2. Add rice, turmeric and garlic, and continue stirring, 2 to 3 minutes. Don't let garlic burn
  3. 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.
  4. Lightly toast pine nuts until golden brown
  5. Stir in toasted pine nuts or almonds and adjust seasoning to taste. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.

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 (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

% 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.