Rice Pilaf Recipe

Name: Rice Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1/2 onion, chopped; 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped; 2 pinches kosher salt; 2 cups long grain rice; 2 3/4 cups chicken broth; 2 strips orange zest; Pinch of saffron strands, steeped in 1/4 cup hot water; 1 bay leaf; 1 1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed; Golden raisins and pistachios, for garnish

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter
1/2 onion, chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
2 pinches kosher salt
2 cups long grain rice
2 3/4 cups chicken broth
2 strips orange zest
Pinch of saffron strands, steeped in 1/4 cup hot water
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed
Golden raisins and pistachios, for garnish

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
In a heavy, wide, lidded pan, melt butter over medium-low heat.
3
Add onion, red pepper, and kosher salt.
4
Sweat the onions and peppers until aromatic, stirring constantly.
5
Add the rice and stir to coat.
6
Continue stirring until rice smells nutty.
7
Add chicken broth, orange zest, saffron and water, and bay leaf.
8
Bring to a boil.
9
Stir once, then cover pan with moistened dish towel (or tea towel).
10
Place lid on pan and fold towel corners over lid.
11
Bake for 15 minutes.
12
Then rest at room temperature for 10 to 20 minutes without removing the cover.
13
Meanwhile, simmer peas in salted water until heated through or heat in a microwave.
14
Remove lid from rice and turn out onto a platter.
15
Add peas and fluff with a large fork.
16
Add raisins and pistachios.

744

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter, 1/2 onion, chopped, 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped, 2 pinches kosher salt, and more.

Yes, 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.

Rice Pilaf

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