Sugar-Free Savory Meat and Rice Pilaf
Elevate your mealtime with this hearty and wholesome Sugar-Free Savory Meat and Rice Pilaf, a perfect fusion of flavor and nutrition. Featuring tender cubes of lean beef or chicken breast, aromatic garlic and onion, and a medley of vibrant vegetables like carrots and celery, this dish is a wholesome delight. Simmered in low-sodium broth with fragrant thyme and a hint of black pepper, the long-grain rice absorbs all the rich flavors for a satisfying, sugar-free option. Easy to prepare in under an hour, this one-pot wonder is ideal for busy weeknights yet elegant enough for entertaining. Garnished with fresh parsley for a final touch, serve this comforting pilaf hot and enjoy a meal that's as healthy as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large, diced onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 500 grams lean beef or chicken breast, cubed
- 1.5 cups uncooked long-grain rice
- 1 large, peeled and diced carrot
- 2 chopped celery stalk
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken or beef broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons, chopped parsley
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Add the cubed beef or chicken to the skillet. Cook until the meat is browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in the uncooked rice, allowing it to slightly toast, about 2 minutes.
Mix in the diced carrot and chopped celery, cooking for another 3 minutes.
Pour in the chicken or beef broth and add the bay leaf, dried thyme, black pepper, and salt.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the skillet and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the broth.
Remove from heat and let the pilaf sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes.
Discard the bay leaf, fluff the rice with a fork, and stir in the chopped parsley.
Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2790 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 107.2 g | 137% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.8 g | 174% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 400 mg | 133% | |
| Sodium | 3274 mg | 142% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 277.0 g | 101% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.5 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.3 g | ||
| Protein | 159.2 g | 318% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 342 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 20.3 mg | 113% | |
| Potassium | 2901 mg | 62% | |
*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.
