Rice Pilaf
Rice pilaf is a comforting staple that brings warmth and flavor to any meal. With perfectly cooked fluffy grains of long-grain rice, sautéed onions, and aromatic spices, this dish is both easy to prepare and delightful to share. Whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a family gathering, rice pilaf will impress your guests and satisfy your taste buds with every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 1 cup long-grain rice (basmati or jasmine)
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- 2. Stir in minced garlic, cumin, and bay leaf; cook for an additional minute.
- 3. Add the rice, stirring well to coat each grain. Toast for about 2 minutes until slightly golden.
- 4. Pour in vegetable broth, scraping any bits from the bottom of the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover tightly.
- 5. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until all liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it rest covered for another 5 minutes.
- 6. Fluff the rice gently with a fork before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg