Louisiana Pecan Rice
Elevate your side dish game with this flavorful Louisiana Pecan Rice, a southern-inspired recipe packed with vibrant textures and rich, nutty undertones. Fluffy long-grain white rice is simmered in savory chicken broth, infused with the aromatic goodness of garlic, onion, and celery, and finished with golden-toasted pecans for a delightful crunch in every bite. This dish strikes the perfect balance between comforting and elegant, making it ideal for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. Garnish with sliced green onions for a fresh pop of color and flavor. Ready in just 35 minutes, this versatile recipe pairs beautifully with roasted meats, seafood, or grilled vegetables, bringing a touch of Louisiana flair to your table. Perfectly seasoned and irresistibly satisfying, it’s rice like you’ve never experienced before!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup pecans
- 0.5 yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 celery stalk, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 green onions, sliced (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Rinse the rice under cool running water until the water runs clear, then set it aside to drain.
Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat and add the unsalted butter.
Once the butter is melted, add the chopped pecans and toast for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the pecans are slightly browned and fragrant. Remove the pecans from the pan and set aside.
In the same saucepan, add the diced yellow onion and celery. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
Stir in the drained rice, coating it in the butter and aromatics, and cook for 1-2 minutes to lightly toast the rice.
Pour in the chicken broth and add the bay leaf, salt, and ground black pepper. Stir well and bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, and let the rice simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes to allow the rice to steam and become fluffy.
Discard the bay leaf and fluff the rice with a fork. Gently stir in the toasted pecans.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Serve the pecan rice warm, garnished with sliced green onions if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
903 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.9 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.4 g | 87% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 3562 mg | 155% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 78.2 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.5 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.9 g | ||
| Protein | 19.1 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 183 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1128 mg | 24% | |
*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.
