Rice Pilaf
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5.0
834 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 d
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Cook Time
mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
5
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Calories
276 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Rice Pilaf
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This easy homemade Rice Pilaf is so flavorful and versatile it can be served with almost anything. You'll never reach for a box mix again!
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup onion , finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth , or vegetable broth
- ¼ cup fresh chopped parsley
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Instructions
- Add rice to a fine mesh strainer or colander and rinse really well, until the water runs clear. Set aside to drain.
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the rice and cook, stirring often, until lightly golden. Add onion, garlic, salt, and pepper and cook until onion has softened.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Cover pot with a tight fitting lid and reduce heat to a simmer. (Do not ever remove the lid from the pot during cooking!) Cook for 15-18 minutes. Remove pot from heat and allow to rest, with the lid still on, for 10 minutes.,
- Remove lid and gently fluff the rice with a fork. Gently stir in chopped parsley.
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Notes
- Storage Instructions: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. To reheat, add a small amount of water to the rice, cover the dish with plastic wrap (allowing a little ventilation) and microwave until warm.
- Instant Pot Rice Pilaf: Rinse rice then turn Instant Pot to sauté setting. Add butter and rice and cook until golden, then add onion, garlic, salt and pepper and cook until onion has softened. Add 1 1/2 cups of chicken broth then close with the lid and move the valve to sealed. Cook for 4 minutes on manual/high pressure with a 10 minutes natural release. Remove lid, add parsley, and fluff with a fork.
- Optional Add-Ins: Try adding in peas, onions, raisins, dried apricots, slivered almonds, diced carrots, chopped celery, or chopped peppers.
- Brown Rice Pilaf: Add an additional 1/2 cup of broth, and cook for about 40 minutes, instead of 15.
- Orzo Rice Pilaf: Reduce rice to 1 cup and add 1/2 cup of orzo.
- Vegan Rice Pilaf: Use vegan friendly butter and substitute vegetable broth.
- Vegetable Rice Pilaf: Add additional vegetables with the onion, like diced celery, bell pepper, carrots, and peas and substitute vegetable broth.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
276kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
48g
(16%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
12mg
(4%)
Sodium
514mg
(21%)
Potassium
237mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
394IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
35mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 276 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 276kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 514mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 237mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 394IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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