Dairy-Free Classic Pilaf
Elevate your mealtime with this Dairy-Free Classic Pilaf—an easy yet elegant dish that brings together fragrant long-grain white rice, rich olive oil, and savory vegetable broth. Perfectly cooked to fluffy perfection, this vegan-friendly recipe infuses layers of flavor with sautéed onion, garlic, and a hint of earthy bay leaf, all brightened by the zing of fresh parsley and lemon zest. Ready in just 35 minutes, this comforting pilaf is versatile enough to serve as a standalone dish or a side for your favorite roasted vegetables or proteins. Whether you’re looking for a dairy-free alternative or a wholesome, crowd-pleasing recipe, this pilaf is bound to impress. Keywords: dairy-free pilaf, vegan pilaf recipe, easy rice dish, classic pilaf recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups long-grain white rice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch, then drain well.
Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Add the drained rice to the pan, stirring continuously for 2-3 minutes until the rice is lightly toasted and coated with oil.
Pour in the vegetable broth, and add the bay leaf, salt, and black pepper.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid.
Simmer the rice for 15-18 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
Remove the pan from heat and let it sit for 5 minutes with the lid on.
Fluff the rice gently with a fork, remove the bay leaf, and stir in the chopped parsley and lemon zest.
Serve the pilaf hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1097 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.2 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.0 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4052 mg | 176% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 142.5 g | 52% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.8 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.4 g | ||
| Protein | 22.6 g | 45% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 194 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 1650 mg | 35% | |
*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.
