Description
Homemade rice pilaf is a fragrant and flavorful side dish that elevates any meal. Made with fluffy long-grain rice, aromatic spices, and a touch of butter, this versatile recipe can be customized to your taste with vegetables or nuts. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, homemade rice pilaf is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain rice (basmati or jasmine)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 bay leaf
- Optional: ½ cup diced carrots or peas
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic, cumin, and bay leaf; cook for 1 additional minute.
- Add the rice, stirring to coat each grain with butter. Toast for 2-3 minutes until slightly golden.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until all liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let sit covered for another 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg