Description
This easy rice pilaf recipe is simple and delicious, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in the rice and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Fluff rice with a fork and stir in parsley if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can toast the rice before adding the broth.
- Feel free to add vegetables or nuts for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: easy rice pilaf recipe