easy rice pilaf

This Rice Pilaf recipe is perfect with anything from chicken to fish and makes a great change from plain white rice.

Rice Pilaf

unsalted butter

onion (chopped)

garlic (peeled)

rice rice

chicken stock

bay leaf

parsley

salt and pepper (to taste)

Melt the butter with the onion in a medium saucepan over medium heat and cook until the onions are soft, about 5 minutes.

Add the garlic clove and rice and stir until coated with the butter.

Increase the heat to medium-high.

Stir in chicken stock, bay leaf, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper, raise the heat to medium-high heat and bring to a boil. As soon as it reaches a boil, lower the heat to a low heat, cover and cook until all the stock has been absorbed by the rice and the rice is tender, about 15 to 18 minutes.

Remove from the heat and let sit for 5 minutes. Discard the bay leaf and garlic clove. Fluff the rice and serve.

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This recipe for rice pilaf is a simple side dish that is a great alternative to plain white rice. Its mild chicken and garlic flavors make it a versatile and easy side for any supper.

This easy homemade Rice Pilaf is so flavorful and versatile it can be served with almost anything. You&#x27;ll never reach for a box mix again!

onion

garlic (, minced)

salt

pepper

white rice

chicken broth (, or vegetable broth)

Add rice to a fine mesh strainer or colander and rinse really well, until the water runs clear. Set aside to drain.

Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the rice and cook, stirring often, until lightly golden. Add onion, garlic, salt, and pepper and cook until onion has softened.

Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Cover pot with a tight fitting lid and reduce heat to a simmer. (Do not ever remove the lid from the pot during cooking!) Cook for 15-18 minutes. Remove pot from heat and allow to rest, with the lid still on, for 10 minutes.,

Remove lid and gently fluff the rice with a fork. Gently stir in chopped parsley.

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Let’s all agree to set aside boring white rice or boxed rice mixes because this homemade Rice Pilaf recipe is EASY, flavorful and so versatile it can be served with almost anything!

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