Easy Rice Pilaf Recipe
This easy rice pilaf recipe is the ultimate comfort food, combining fluffy long-grain rice with aromatic spices and vibrant vegetables. Perfect as a side dish or a standalone meal, it fills your home with inviting scents and promises to elevate any dining experience. Simple to prepare and endlessly customizable, this pilaf is sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Various
Ingredients
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- 1 cup long-grain rice (Basmati or Jasmine)
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter or olive oil
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup frozen peas
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional herbs (thyme or parsley)
Instructions
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter or heat olive oil. Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until softened (3-4 minutes).
- Stir in the rice and toast for another 2-3 minutes until lightly golden.
- Pour in vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then add diced carrots and peas.
- Season with salt, pepper, and any herbs you prefer; stir to combine.
- Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until rice absorbs all liquid.
- Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg