Description
This Homemade Rice Pilaf is a flavorful and easy-to-make side dish that pairs well with a variety of main courses. With a perfect balance of buttery rice, aromatic garlic, and savory chicken broth, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
Optional:
- 1/2 cup orzo pasta
Additional:
- 2 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Melt Butter and Olive Oil: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter with the olive oil over medium heat.
- Cook Onion and Garlic: Add the diced onion and cook until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add Rice and Orzo: Add rice (and orzo, if using) and cook until lightly toasted.
- Pour Broth and Season: Pour in the chicken broth, season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer.
- Simmer: Cover and simmer for 15-18 minutes until rice is tender.
- Rest and Serve: Remove from heat, let it sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Add diced carrots or peas for extra color and flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
