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Classic Rice Pilaf

Classic Rice Pilaf

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  • 45 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $7

INGREDIENTS

  • Base

    • 🧈 2 tablespoons butter
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 🧅 ½ medium onion, chopped
    • 🍚 2 cups long-grain white rice
    • 🥣 3 cups chicken stock
    • 🧂 1 ½ teaspoons salt
    • 🌶 ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • 1 pinch saffron (Optional)

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2

Melt butter and oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until lightly browned, 7 to 8 minutes. Remove from the heat.

3

Place rice into a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Add onion and stir until rice is thoroughly coated. Place the dish on a baking sheet.

4

Combine chicken stock, salt, cayenne pepper, and saffron in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.

5

Pour stock mixture over rice in the baking dish and stir to combine. Spread mixture evenly along the bottom of the pan and cover tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil.

6

Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes.

7

Remove from the oven and allow to rest, covered, for 10 minutes. Remove the foil and fluff rice with a fork.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

312

Calories

  • 5
    Protein
  • 52
    Carbs
  • 9
    Fats

💡 For extra flavor, consider adding bay leaves or fresh herbs like thyme to the chicken stock.Use high-quality saffron for best results, but it can be omitted if unavailable.This dish pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables or grilled chicken.