Rice Pilaf
A delicious Rice Pilaf made with long grain rice, aromatic vegetables, and seasoned broth for a flavorful dish.
Equipment
- saucepan
- Skillet
Ingredients
Rice and Vegetables
- 2 cups white rice, preferably long grain
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil (or chicken fat)
- ½ cup chopped green onions or yellow onion
- ½ cup chopped celery
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock or broth amount depends on the type of rice used
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt or seasoned salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne
- ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Cooking Method
- Heat the stock in a saucepan according to the rice instructions for the required liquid amount.
- Brown the rice in a skillet with olive oil, then add onions and celery until soft.
- Add the salt, pepper, and cayenne to the rice mixture.
- Pour in the heated stock, bring to a simmer, cover, and cook as per rice instructions for 15 to 25 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork and stir in the parsley before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, mix in heated peas, toasted almonds, or raisins before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
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