Rice Pilaf Recipe
Rice Pilaf is the easiest light and fluffy rice dish you can make that is also very flavorful. It’s very easy to make in less than 30 minutes and you only need a handful of ingredients to make it tasty.
Servings: 4
Calories: 290kcal
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 yellow onion diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 1 3/4 cups chicken or vegetables stock +1-2 tbsp more if needed
- 1 dried bay leaf
- 1 tsp coarse kosher or sea salt to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare and measure all ingredients before starting to cook.
- Combine stock with salt, pepper, and bay leaf and heat it up either in a separate sauce pot or in a microwave. Set aside.
- You can use a cooking pan with a fitted lid, a small Dutch oven, or a sauce pot with a lid to prepare the rice.
- Preheat the pot over medium heat and melt butter. Add diced onion and sauté until onion is softened and starts to brown.
- Add minced garlic and sauté just until fragrant.
- Stir in rice and let it sauté for a couple of minutes.
- Pour in warmed stock mixture, stir just once or twice, cover the pot with a lid, and lower the heat to low.
- Simmer rice for 17-18 minutes.
- Take the pot off heat and fluff the rice. Close the lid and let rice rest for about 5 minutes away from heat.
Notes
- Storage: Store rice pilaf in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- Freezing: Freeze in portioned containers for up to 1 month. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.
- Reheating: Add a splash of water or broth to keep the rice from drying out. Reheat in the microwave (covered) or on the stovetop over medium-low heat until warmed through.
- Make it your own: Add vegetables like peas, carrots, mushrooms, or bell peppers. Mix in shredded chicken, sausage, or chickpeas for a heartier dish. Stir in toasted almonds or fresh herbs like parsley for extra flavor.
- Helpful tip: Fluff the rice with a fork before serving to keep it light and separate.
Nutrition
Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 736mg | Potassium: 194mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 268IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg