Time
25 min
Serving
6 persons
Calories
0
This simple recipe for rice pilaf is a perfect side dish for chicken, fish, or beef. The combination of fragrant herbs and spices with fluffy, tender rice is a match made in heaven.
Ingredients
- long-grain white rice: 1 cup
- chicken or vegetable broth: 2 cups
- butter: 2 Tbsp
- thyme: 0.5 tsp (dried)
- oregano: 0.5 tsp (dried)
- garlic powder: 0.5 tsp
- salt and pepper: (to taste)
- Time to Cook: Approximately 25 minutes:
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Stages of cooking
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In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
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Add the rice and stir to coat it in the butter.
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Cook the rice, stirring occasionally, until it begins to turn golden brown, about 5 minutes.
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Add the broth, thyme, oregano, and garlic powder to the pan.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid.
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Cook the rice for approximately 20 minutes, or until all of the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is tender.
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Remove the pan from the heat and fluff the rice with a fork.
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Let the rice sit, covered, for 5 minutes before serving.
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Enjoy your delicious and easy rice pilaf!
