Perfect Rice Pilaf
A fluffy and flavorful rice pilaf, perfect for any meal and easy to make.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: garlic, herbs, nuts, or dried fruits for added flavor
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Sauté the onions in olive oil or butter over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes.
- Toast the rinsed rice in the pot for about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the broth, salt, and pepper, and stir to combine.
- Simmer on low heat with the lid on for about 15-20 minutes.
- Fluff the rice gently with a fork after resting for 5 minutes.
Notes
Versatile dish that can be customized with various flavors and ingredients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: rice pilaf, comfort food, easy recipes