Low Fat Classic Pilaf
Savor the comforting simplicity of Low Fat Classic Pilaf, a wholesome dish that combines tender long-grain rice with aromatic vegetables like onion, carrot, and celery for a healthy twist on a timeless favorite. Simmered in rich vegetable broth and seasoned with garlic and a hint of bay leaf, this low-fat recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor without the guilt, making it an ideal choice for light yet satisfying meals. Ready in just 40 minutes, this versatile pilaf is perfect as a side dish or a standalone meal, topped with fresh parsley for a vibrant finish. Whether you're curating your healthy eating plan or simply seeking an easy dinner idea, this one-pot wonder is sure to delight! Keywords: low-fat pilaf recipe, healthy long-grain rice dish, quick and easy vegetarian sides.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 small carrot, finely chopped
- 1 stalk celery stalk, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bay leaf
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
Instructions
Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch, then drain well.
Heat the olive oil in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat.
Add the onions, carrots, and celery, and sauté for 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.
Add the minced garlic and continue to sauté for another minute until the garlic is fragrant.
Stir in the rice and cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring frequently to coat the rice with the oil and allow it to start toasting slightly.
Pour in the vegetable broth, and add the bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, and let simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and all the liquid has been absorbed.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes to allow the steam to finish cooking the rice.
Remove the bay leaf, then fluff the rice with a fork.
Garnish with chopped parsley before serving, and enjoy your low fat classic pilaf!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1111 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.6 g | 25% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.3 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2363 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 206.6 g | 75% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.3 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.1 g | ||
| Protein | 25.0 g | 50% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 206 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1539 mg | 33% | |
*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.
