Perfect Rice Pilaf Recipe ๐
Description: Perfect Rice Pilaf is an easy and very palatable dish that perfectly complements other oven-baked entries like Dutch Baked Chicken, fresh grilled salmon, pork loin roast, and more. It’s a delightful addition to any meal!
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 52 minutes
- Servings: 6
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 green pepper, diced
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup beef broth
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 276.5
- Fat: 16.1g
- Saturated Fat: 9.9g
- Cholesterol: 40.7mg
- Sodium: 366.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 28.4g
- Fiber: 1.1g
- Sugar: 1.8g
- Protein: 4.7g
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC).
- In a skillet, melt 1/4 cup of butter over medium heat.
- Add diced onion, green pepper, and sliced mushrooms to the skillet. Sautรฉ until tender. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, heat the remaining butter.
- Add long grain rice to the skillet and brown slightly.
- Pour in chicken broth and beef broth, and add thyme. Allow the mixture to heat through.
- Transfer all the ingredients from the skillet into a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish.
- Cover the casserole dish and bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
- Once done, remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Fluff the rice pilaf with a fork before serving.
This Perfect Rice Pilaf recipe is a delightful blend of flavors and textures, making it a versatile side dish for a variety of main courses. Enjoy its aromatic goodness with your favorite oven-baked dishes!
