Pecan Pilaf
Elevate your dinner table with the nutty and aromatic flavors of Pecan Pilaf, a cozy side dish brimming with texture and taste. This easy-to-make recipe starts with fragrant sautéed onions and garlic, paired with perfectly toasted long-grain white rice and simmered in rich chicken or vegetable stock for a comforting base. The addition of crunchy, golden-brown pecans and a sprinkle of fresh parsley brings a delightful contrast to every bite, while dried thyme adds a subtle herbal note. Ready in just 35 minutes, this versatile dish is perfect alongside roasted meats, grilled vegetables, or as a standalone vegetarian meal. Simple, satisfying, and bursting with flavor, Pecan Pilaf is sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 cup pecans, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Heat the butter or olive oil in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat.
Add the finely diced onion to the pan and sauté until it becomes translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Add the rice to the pan and stir frequently for 2-3 minutes to lightly toast the grains.
Pour in the chicken or vegetable stock, and add the dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let it simmer for 15-18 minutes, or until the rice has absorbed all the liquid and is tender.
While the rice cooks, toast the chopped pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently for about 2-3 minutes, until they are fragrant. Set aside.
Once the rice is cooked, remove it from the heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork.
Gently stir in the toasted pecans and chopped parsley, ensuring the ingredients are evenly distributed.
Serve warm as a side dish or enjoy as a standalone meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1352 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 106.5 g | 137% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.2 g | 111% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 2916 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 91.4 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.9 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.0 g | ||
| Protein | 21.4 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 194 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 965 mg | 21% | |
*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.
