Learn how to make this delicious & healthy Homemade Rice Pilaf that takes less than 30 minutes to make! Add this to your weekly meal rotation rather than buying that gross boxed kind! You can serve this rice with almost anything I swear! Now this may not be considered “authentic” but this is how I make mine and it’s pretty darn close! Feel free to add veggies to it such as peas or chopped broccoli too. I hope you give this recipe a try and love it as much as I do! Be sure to try my Homemade Mexican Rice as well!
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Ingredients
- Jasmine Rice -1/2 cup of dry jasmine rice, or rice of choice.
- Orzo – 1/2 cup dry orzo.
- Butter – 1 1/2 tablespoons of butter or extra virgin olive oil.
- Yellow Onion – 1/2 small yellow or white onion, diced.
- Chicken Broth – 2 cups of Kettle & Fire Chicken Broth, or chicken broth of choice. This is the healthiest option I have found!
- Dan-O’s Seasoning – 1/2 teaspoon of Dan-O’s Original Seasoning, or all purpose seasoning of choice. I like this one because it is low sodium and zero calories! Use the code COOKINGKATIE for 10% off on their website!
Equipment you will need:
Large Skillet or Wok – I used my 14″ HexClad wok to make this dish! I use this wok for literally everything, even if I am not making that much food haha! I do double this recipe when I am making it. You can also use a medium saucepan.
How To Make It
- In a large deep skillet or medium saucepan, melt the butter.
- Add in the orzo & jasmine rice. Sauté until golden brown.
- Add the onion & garlic. Cook until transparent.
- Pour in the chicken broth, bring to a boil and then simmer, covered, for 15-20 minutes.
- Turn off the heat, fluff it up, and enjoy!
How To Serve
Serve this dip with your favorite Mexican dishes, such as tacos, enchiladas, etc.! I have lot of Mexican inspired recipes that would go great with this rice!
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Homemade Rice Pilaf
Description
Learn how to make this delicious & healthy Homemade Rice Pilaf that takes less than 30 minutes to make! Add this to your weekly meal rotation rather than buying that gross boxed kind! You can serve this rice with almost anything I swear! Now this may not be considered "authentic" but this is how I make mine and it's pretty darn close! Feel free to add veggies to it such as peas or chopped broccoli too. I hope you give this recipe a try and love it as much as I do! Be sure to try my Homemade Mexican Rice as well!
Ingredients
Instructions
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In a large deep skillet or medium saucepan, melt the butter.
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Add in the orzo & jasmine rice. Sauté until golden brown.
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Add the onion & garlic. Cook until transparent.
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Pour in the chicken broth, bring to a boil and then simmer, covered, for 15-20 minutes.
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Turn off the heat, fluff it up, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
Serving Size 1/3 cup cooked rice
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 115kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 3.6g6%
- Saturated Fat 1.8g9%
- Cholesterol 11.1mg4%
- Sodium 80.7mg4%
- Total Carbohydrate 16g6%
- Dietary Fiber 0.6g3%
- Sugars 0.4g
- Protein 5g10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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