Rice Pilaf with Pecans
Elevate your side dish game with this Rice Pilaf with Pecans—a delightful blend of fluffy, nutty rice infused with aromatic garlic, onion, and a hint of thyme. This one-pot recipe is quick and easy, coming together in just 35 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or elegant dinners. The toasted pecans add a rich, buttery crunch, perfectly complementing the delicate flavors of the seasoned rice. Serve as the ultimate sidekick to roasted chicken or grilled vegetables, or let it shine on its own as a hearty vegetarian option. Garnished with a sprinkling of fresh parsley, this dish is as visually appealing as it is delicious. Keywords: rice pilaf, nutty rice recipe, toasted pecans, quick side dish, easy rice recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 0.5 teaspoons dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.5 cups pecans, coarsely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the uncooked rice to the saucepan and stir well to coat each grain in butter, toasting the rice lightly for about 2 minutes.
Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and stir in the dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and simmer for 15-18 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed all the liquid.
While the rice is cooking, toast the chopped pecans in a small dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are golden and fragrant. Set aside.
Once the rice is cooked, remove the pan from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
Fluff the rice gently with a fork and stir in the toasted pecans.
Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1413 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 65.9 g | 84% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.8 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 3059 mg | 133% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 185.2 g | 67% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.6 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.5 g | ||
| Protein | 24.6 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 180 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 813 mg | 17% | |
*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.
