Description
Delight in this comforting rice pilaf, where fluffy grains and aromatic herbs create a satisfying dish that elevates any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- Key Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain rice (jasmine or basmati)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Instructions
- 1. Sauté the Aromatics
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onions and minced garlic; sauté until onions are translucent and fragrant.
- 2. Toast the Rice
- Stir in the long-grain rice and toast for about two minutes until it turns slightly golden.
- 3. Add Chicken Broth
- Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth, adding salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a gentle boil.
- 4. Simmer
- Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet with a lid, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until all liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
- 5. Fluff It Up
- Remove from heat but keep covered for an additional five minutes. Fluff rice gently with a fork.
- 6. Finish with Herbs
- Stir in freshly chopped parsley and thyme before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg