Green Rice Pilaf Recipe

Name: Green Rice Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons neutral oil (like grapeseed or corn); 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 11/2 cups rice, preferably basmati; 21/2 cups vegetable or chicken stock or water, or more as needed; Salt and black pepper; 11/2 cups chopped fresh parsley; 11/2 cups chopped fresh cilantro; 3/4 cup chopped fresh chives; 3/4 cup chopped fresh mint; Zest of 1 lemon; Soy sauce for serving.

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons neutral oil (like grapeseed or corn)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
11/2 cups rice, preferably basmati
21/2 cups vegetable or chicken stock or water, or more as needed
Salt and black pepper
11/2 cups chopped fresh parsley
11/2 cups chopped fresh cilantro
3/4 cup chopped fresh chives
3/4 cup chopped fresh mint
Zest of 1 lemon
Soy sauce for serving.

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1. Put the oil in a deep skillet or large saucepan over medium-high heat. When it's hot, add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes.
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2. Add the rice and cook, stirring, until glossy, about 1 minute. Add the stock or water and a good sprinkling of salt and pepper and bring to a boil.
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3. Turn the heat down to low, cover and cook until the rice is tender and the liquid is almost entirely absorbed, about 15 minutes. Uncover, remove from the heat and stir in the herbs. Replace the lid and let rest off the heat for at least 10 minutes or up to 20 minutes. Uncover and stir in the lemon zest; taste and adjust the seasoning. Fluff the pilaf with a fork, and serve warm or at room temperature with a drizzle of soy sauce.

2230

kcal

Calories

Fat

237

Carbs

230

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons neutral oil (like grapeseed or corn), 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 11/2 cups rice, preferably basmati, and more.

Yes, Green Rice Pilaf falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Green Rice Pilaf

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