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Awesome Rice Pilaf

Awesome Rice Pilaf

Cost $10, save $15

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 35 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $10

INGREDIENTS

  • Base

    • 3 cups white rice
    • 5 ½ cups chicken broth

  • Vegetables

    • 🥕 2 carrots, finely chopped
    • 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
    • 1 small red bell pepper, diced
    • 🧅 1 small onion, finely chopped
    • 🧄 4 cloves garlic, minced
    • 🌽 1 (8.75 ounce) can no-salt-added sweet corn, drained
    • 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added sweet peas, drained

  • Seasoning

    • 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

  • Fat

    • 🧈 3 tablespoons butter

STEPS

1

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.

2

Stir rice, corn, and peas into vegetables to combine. Pour chicken broth, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce into rice mixture.

3

Season with lemon pepper, parsley, thyme, saffron (optional), salt, and black pepper; bring to a boil and reduce heat to low.

4

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.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

366

Calories

  • 8
    Protein
  • 71
    Carbs
  • 5
    Fats

💡 Optional saffron adds a rich flavor and hue, but can be omitted to save cost.Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days and reheat in the microwave for quick meal prep.Pair this dish with roasted chicken or pork for a complete meal.