Rice Pilaf
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Rice Pilaf
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Easy rice pilaf is a flavorful side dish that goes with any number of main dishes! You'll love how fluffy, tender, and aromatic the rice is!
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion diced (225g)
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1½ cups long-grain white rice (270g)
- 3 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth (720mL)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook, stirring frequently, until the onion begins to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the rice and cook, stirring constantly, until the rice begins to turn lightly golden, about 4 minutes.
- Stir in the broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then cover with the lid, and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
- Remove the lid, and the parsley, and fluff the cooked rice with a fork, stirring in the parsley as you fluff. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Flavor options: My recipe is a great starting point, but you can get creative and add more flavor! Turmeric, cumin, and cinnamon would be great additions for Middle Eastern/South Asian flair, for example. You can also change up the herbs and use fresh mint and cilantro instead of (or in addition to) parsley.
- When toasting the rice: Make sure to stir constantly so the onion doesn't start to burn.
- Do not peek at the rice while simmering. Keep the lid on the whole time. Lifting the lid causes steam to escape.
- Don't stir the rice while it simmers. This activates the starch in the rice and will yield sticky rice.
- Let the rice stand after cooking. Keep the rice covered for 5 minutes after it is done simmering. It will continue to steam during this time so you end up with gloriously fluffy rice.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
249kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
828mg
(35%)
Potassium
123mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
172IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
29mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 249 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 249kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 828mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 123mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 172IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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