How to Make Awesome Rice Pilaf - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a flavorful and aromatic rice pilaf to accompany your favorite main dish. This Awesome Rice Pilaf recipe takes a classic side dish to the next level with a combination of savory ingredients and delicious spices. Whether you're looking for a side dish to complement a family dinner or a dish to impress your guests at a dinner party, this recipe is sure to become a go-to favorite.

What makes this rice pilaf so awesome is the perfect blend of flavors and texture...

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 carrots, finely chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
  • 1 small red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 cups white rice
  • 1 (8.75 ounce) can no-salt-added sweet corn, drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added sweet peas, drained
  • 5 ½ cups chicken broth
  • 1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 ½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons lemon pepper
  • 2 teaspoons dried crushed parsley
  • 4 pinches dried crushed thyme
  • 1 pinch saffron (Optional)
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir carrots, celery, red bell pepper, onion, and garlic until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
  • Gently stir rice, corn, and peas into vegetables to combine. Pour chicken broth, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce into rice mixture. Season with lemon pepper, parsley, thyme, saffron, salt, and black pepper, bring to a boil, and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let pilaf stand covered until grains are separate, 10 to 15 more minutes.
  • Nutrition

    366 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 11mg
    • Sodium: 380mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 71g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 23mg
    • Calcium: 63mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 349mg