Easy Rice Pilaf

This recipe makes fluffy and flavorful rice every time. This dish is completely customizable; you can use your favorite frozen or fresh veggies and even dried fruits and nuts.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:52:13 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

High

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories221.5 kcal (11%)

Total Fat3.1 g (4%)

Carbs42.8 g (16%)

Sugars1.5 g (2%)

Protein5.4 g (11%)

Sodium1236.7 mg (62%)

Fiber2 g (7%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

2 teaspoonsolive oil

½ cupsweet onion

peeled and chopped

1 cuplong-grain white rice

uncooked

2 cupsgluten-free chicken broth

2 teaspoonsseasoned salt

⅛ teaspoonground black pepper

1 cupfrozen peas and carrots

Instructions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook for 3 minutes until translucent. Add rice and stir until rice is lightly toasted.

Step 2

Stir in broth, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 10 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in peas and carrots, cover, and cook for an additional 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve.