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4.8 from 18 votes

Simple Rice Pilaf

Perfect for any time of day, this recipe delivers great flavor effortlessly.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups basmati or long-grain rice
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small onion minced (about 1/2 cup)
  • 2 garlic cloves finely minced
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon Coriander
  • 4 ounces spaghetti or vermicelli broken into 1-inch pieces (about 1 cup)
  • 3 ¼ cups water
  • 1 ½ teaspoons table salt
  • ground black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Place the rice in a medium bowl and add enough water to cover by 2 inches; using your hands, gently swish grains to release excess starch. Carefully pour off the water, leaving rice in bowl. Repeat four to five times, until water runs almost clear. Using a colander or fine mesh strainer, drain water from rice and set aside.
  2. In a large saucepan, melt the butter. Add the onion and saute for 3-4 minutes, until softened but not browned. Add the garlic, cumin and coriander and cook for another 30 seconds.
  3. Add the rinsed and drained rice and the broken, uncooked noodles. Cook, stirring, for another 2-3 minutes until lightly browned. Stir in the water and salt and bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until all the liquid is absorbed, about 16-18 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat, take off the lid and place a kitchen towel folded in half over saucepan; replace the lid.
  5. Let the rice stand 10 minutes; fluff with a fork and serve.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Serving Calories 419kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 79g (26%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 15mg (5%) Sodium 938mg (39%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 Serving
Calories 419kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 79g 26%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 938mg 39%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.