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Fluffy Rice Pilaf

Fluffy Rice Pilaf prepared dish

Fluffy rice pilaf is a delightful side dish that features aromatic rice cooked with onions and spices. This versatile dish can complement a variety of main courses and is perfect for any occasion. Enjoy the subtle flavors and fluffy texture that make this pilaf a favorite at the dinner table.

This recipe is mediterranean style, dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 10 min prep and 20 min cook.

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 20 min · Total: 30 min · Serves: 4

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include long-grain rice, garlic, parsley, olive oil.
  • Follow all 8 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 cups long-grain rice
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 tbsp parsley (chopped)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 leaf bay leaf
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent.
  3. Stir in the long-grain rice and cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the rice to lightly toast.
  4. Pour in the vegetable broth, and add the salt, black pepper, and bay leaf.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the saucepan.
  6. Simmer for 15-18 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
  7. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes.
  8. Fluff the rice with a fork, remove the bay leaf, and stir in the chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 180
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Fat: 7 g
  • Carbohydrates: 27 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 300 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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