How to Make Everybody Loves Pilaf - A Step-by-Step Guide

Everybody loves a good pilaf, and for good reason. This classic dish is a staple in many cuisines around the world, and for good reason. Its simple yet flavorful ingredients make it a versatile and satisfying meal that is suitable for any occasion. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a dish to impress your guests at a special event, pilaf is sure to be a hit.

The beauty of pilaf lies in its simplicity. It typically consists of rice, stock or broth, and an assor...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup pine nuts
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 2 ounces spaghetti, broken into small pieces
  • ¼ cup minced onion
  • ½ teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 ¼ cups uncooked jasmine rice
  • 2 ¼ cups chicken broth
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 47 mins
  • Total Time: 57 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread pine nuts on a baking sheet.
  • Toast in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 12 minutes.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Increase heat to medium and stir in spaghetti; cook until coated with melted butter and lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Add onion and garlic; cook until tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in rice; cook for 5 minutes.
  • Pour broth into the saucepan. Bring to a boil; cover and cook until rice is tender until liquid has been absorbed, about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Mix toasted pine nuts and parsley into the rice mixture.
  • Nutrition

    312 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 20mg
    • Sodium: 82mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 41g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 11mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 109mg