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4.7 from 30 votes

Rice Pilaf Recipe

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.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 334 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. 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.
  2. In a large, deep skillet, over medium heat, add 4 tablespoons butter.  Saute the chopped onion in butter until it is soft and translucent.
  3. Add vermicelli and cook for about 4 or 5 minutes until it is browned. (Be careful not to burn.)
  4. Add rice and cook for about 5 minutes or until it looks bright white.
  5. Add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute.
  6. Pour broth into the skillet with rice, cover and cook until rice is cooked about 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.