Classic Pilaf
Transform your weeknight dinners with this comforting, beautifully aromatic Classic Pilaf recipe! This timeless dish combines tender long-grain white rice with the rich flavors of sautéed onion, carrot, celery, and garlic, perfectly seasoned with chicken broth, bay leaf, and a hint of salt and black pepper. Toasting the rice in olive oil and butter enhances its nutty depth, while fresh parsley adds a vibrant finishing touch. Ready in just 40 minutes, this versatile pilaf is ideal as a flavorful side dish or a satisfying standalone option. Whether you're meal prepping or cooking for family, this easy rice pilaf recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen. Perfectly fluffy and bursting with savory flavors, it pairs effortlessly with chicken, seafood, or roasted vegetables!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups long-grain white rice
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium, diced yellow onion
- 1 medium, diced carrot
- 1 medium, diced celery stalk
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 bay leaf
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This helps remove excess starch and prevents the rice from becoming sticky.
In a large saucepan, warm the olive oil and butter over medium heat until the butter has melted.
Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery to the saucepan, and sauté for about 5 minutes, until the vegetables are softened and the onion is translucent.
Add the minced garlic to the saucepan and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Stir in the rice, allowing it to absorb the oil and become slightly toasted, about 3 minutes.
Pour in the chicken broth, and add the bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, until the rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes to allow the rice to finish steaming.
Fluff the rice gently with a fork, remove the bay leaf, and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Enjoy your classic pilaf as a delicious side dish or standalone meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
983 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.3 g | 68% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.7 g | 94% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 2928 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 106.8 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.2 g | ||
| Protein | 20.8 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 178 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1231 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
