Garlic Wine Rice Pilaf
Elevate your side dishes with the elegant and aromatic Garlic Wine Rice Pilaf, a perfect blend of tender long-grain white rice, dry white wine, and savory garlic. This recipe starts by toasting the rice in a rich combination of butter and olive oil, enhancing its nutty flavor, before being simmered to perfection in a fragrant bath of broth, wine, and a touch of bay leaf. With hints of caramelized onion, a whisper of fresh parsley, and the luxurious depth of garlic-infused wine, this pilaf makes an unforgettable companion to roasted meats, seafood, or grilled vegetables. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s a versatile and easy-to-make dish that transforms any meal into a culinary experience worth savoring.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1.5 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 0.5 teaspoons kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan or skillet with a lid, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat until the butter melts.
Add the finely chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes or until the onion becomes translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for another 1 minute, taking care not to let the garlic burn.
Add the rice to the pan and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, to lightly toast the grains.
Pour in the white wine and stir. Cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the wine to reduce slightly.
Stir in the broth, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid, and let the rice simmer for 15-18 minutes, or until the liquid is fully absorbed and the rice is tender.
Remove the pan from heat and let the pilaf sit, covered, for 5 minutes to steam and finish cooking.
Discard the bay leaf and fluff the rice with a fork.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired, then serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
872 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.5 g | 51% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.5 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1613 mg | 70% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 79.6 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.7 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.8 g | ||
| Protein | 10.4 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 123 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 592 mg | 13% | |
*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.
