Rice Pilaf Recipe
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Rice Pilaf Recipe
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This fluffy, buttery Rice Pilaf, infused with incredible flavor from sauteing in butter and cooking in seasoned chicken broth, with vermicelli (or orzo), creates a classic side dish for a holiday meal or weeknight dinner.
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter divided
- 2 cups rice (uncooked)
- 1/2 onion chopped
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 1/2 cup vermicelli (uncooked and broken into small pieces)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne (Optional)
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat add 4 tablespoons butter, chicken broth, salt, pepper, and paprika, cayenne, and when it starts to boil, reduce heat to low.
- In a large, deep skillet, over medium heat, add 4 tablespoons butter. Saute the chopped onion in butter until it is soft and translucent.
- Add vermicelli and cook for about 4 or 5 minutes until it is browned. (Be careful not to burn.)
- Add rice and cook for about 5 minutes or until it looks bright white.
- Add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute.
- Pour broth into the skillet with rice, cover and cook until rice is cooked about 15 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
334kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
51g
(17%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
31mg
(10%)
Sodium
560mg
(23%)
Potassium
165mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
472IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
31mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 334 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 334kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 560mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 165mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 472IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.7
30 reviews
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