Rice Pilaf

Name: Rice Pilaf
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 cups long-grain white rice; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1/2 yellow onion, finely diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3 cups chicken broth; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 bay leaf; 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Fluffy long-grain rice toasted in butter and simmered in seasoned broth with onion and herbs. A versatile, aromatic side that pairs with nearly everything.

35 minEasyServes 4210 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 cups long-grain white rice
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 yellow onion, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups chicken broth
1/2 tsp salt
1 bay leaf
2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Instructions

1

Melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add 1/2 finely diced yellow onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
2

Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3

Add 1.5 cups long-grain white rice and stir to coat with butter. Toast for 2-3 minutes until slightly golden and nutty-smelling.
4

Pour in 3 cups chicken broth and add 1/2 tsp salt and 1 bay leaf. Stir once and bring to a boil.
5

Reduce heat to lowest setting, cover tightly, and cook for 18 minutes. Do not lift the lid.
6

Remove from heat and steam covered for 5 minutes. Remove bay leaf, fluff with a fork, and fold in 2 tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley.

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Questions

How long does Rice Pilaf take?

As written, 35 minutes: 10 of prep and 25 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 5 (18 minutes): "Reduce heat to lowest setting, cover tightly, and cook for 18 minutes."

What should Rice Pilaf look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 3: cook until slightly golden and nutty-smelling.

Can I make Rice Pilaf dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Rice Pilaf is 2 tbsp unsalted butter. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How many calories are in Rice Pilaf?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 210 calories, with 4 g protein, 32 g carbohydrate and 5 g fat, plus 800 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How do I store and reheat Rice Pilaf?

Refrigerate what is left of Rice Pilaf within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. The grain firms up as it chills; add a spoonful of water before reheating.

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