Classic Rice Pilaf Recipe

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Additional: 10 mins

Total: 1hr5 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Classic Rice Pilaf Recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons olive oil

½ onion

chopped

2 cups long-grain white rice

3 cups chicken stock

1 ½ teaspoons salt

1 pinch saffron

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Black Beans, Corn, and Yellow Rice

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Melt butter and olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until onion is lightly browned 7 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 3

Combine rice and onion mixture in a 9x13-inch casserole dish placed on a baking sheet. Stir thoroughly to coat the rice.

Step 4

Combine chicken stock salt saffron and cayenne pepper in a saucepan. Bring to a boil reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 5

Pour chicken stock mixture over rice in the casserole dish and stir to combine. Spread mixture evenly along the bottom of the pan. Cover tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to rest covered for 10 minutes. Remove foil and fluff with a fork to separate the grains of rice.

Nutritional Information

Classic Rice Pilaf Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 312.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 5g 10%

Carbohydrates: 51.7g 17%

Dietary Fiber: 1.2g 5%

Sugars: 1.2g

Fat: 9.1g 14%

Saturated Fat: 3.3g 16%

Cholesterol: 10.6mg 4%

Vitamin A Iu: 150.9IU 3%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.5mg 27%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 8%

Vitamin C: 1.6mg 3%

Folate: 146.4mcg 37%

Calcium: 26.8mg 3%

Iron: 2.8mg 16%

Magnesium: 18mg 6%

Potassium: 108.5mg 3%

Sodium: 955.6mg 38%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 36%

Calories From Fat: 81.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.