Rice Pilaf Recipe
Bright, nutty, and packed with veggies, this Rice Pilaf Recipe is the easiest crowd-pleasing side dish you’ll make all year. Perfect for any main course, this flavorful dish is healthy, versatile, and gluten-free.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 Yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup White rice
- 1/4 cup Slivered almonds
- 2 cups Chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 tsp Fine sea salt
- 1/4 tsp Ground turmeric
- 1 Bay leaf
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Warm a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Sauté onions until soft. Toast rice and almonds. Add liquid and spices. Simmer gently. Rest and fluff.
- Sprinkle parsley over the top. Serve alongside grilled chicken, roasted veggies, or with a spoonful of tzatziki.
Notes
Rinsing rice is key to prevent stickiness. Add extra hot broth if pilaf is too dry. Let pilaf rest covered for silkier grains. Toast almonds until golden. Add diced bell peppers for more color.
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcal
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