The Perfect Rice Pilaf
A delicious and elegant rice pilaf enhanced with aromatic onions, garlic, and fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup long-grain rice (like basmati or jasmine)
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (like parsley or dill) for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: Chop the onion and garlic.
- Sauté the onion: Heat olive oil or butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, add onions and sauté for about 5 minutes until soft.
- Add garlic: Once onions are ready, add minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Add the rice: Stir in the rice, coating the grains for about 2 minutes.
- Pour in the broth: Carefully add the chicken or vegetable broth, stir to combine, and season with salt and pepper.
- Bring to a boil: Turn heat up to bring it to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.
- Let it steam: Allow rice to sit for 5 minutes off the heat.
- Fluff and serve: Remove lid and fluff rice gently with a fork, adding fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Feel free to customize with nuts or vegetables to suit your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: rice pilaf, side dish, Mediterranean, vegetarian, easy recipe