Island Rice Pilaf Recipe

Name: Island Rice Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons sweetened flaked coconut; 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine; 1/2 cup chopped red onion; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 1/2 cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth; 1/4 cup white wine or 1/4 cup water; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup uncooked rice; 1 cup frozen peas, thawed; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; additional chopped red onion (optional); cilantro (optional)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons sweetened flaked coconut
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
1/4 cup white wine or 1/4 cup water
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup uncooked rice
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
additional chopped red onion (optional)
cilantro (optional)

1
In nonstick skillet over medium heat cook coconut, stirring, until lightly browned, 3-4 minutes; remove from heat.
2
In pot melt butter over medium heat.
3
Add onion and garlic; cook until softened, 2-3 minutes.
4
Add broth, 1/2 cup water, wine, bay leaf and salt; bring to boil.
5
Stir in rice; return to boil.
6
Reduce heat to low; cover.
7
Simmer until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, 20 minutes, adding peas during last 5 minutes of cooking time.
8
Remove from heat; stir in cilantro.
9
Transfer to serving dish; sprinkle with coconut and additional red onion and cilantro, if desired.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons sweetened flaked coconut, 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine, 1/2 cup chopped red onion, 1 clove garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Island Rice Pilaf falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Island Rice Pilaf

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