Yellow Rice Pilaf Recipe

Name: Yellow Rice Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup canola oil; 2 cups converted long-grain rice such as Uncle Ben's; 1 cup vermicelli noodles, broken into roughly 1-inch pieces; 1 small yellow onion, peeled and diced; 1 small celery rib, diced; 1/2 yellow bell pepper, diced; 4 scallions, white and light green parts only, cut on a diagonal, into 1/2-inch pieces; 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced; 2 teaspoons ground turmeric; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 4 cups chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces; 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1 (9- by 13-inch) baking dish

Servings: persons

1/4 cup canola oil
2 cups converted long-grain rice such as Uncle Ben's
1 cup vermicelli noodles, broken into roughly 1-inch pieces
1 small yellow onion, peeled and diced
1 small celery rib, diced
1/2 yellow bell pepper, diced
4 scallions, white and light green parts only, cut on a diagonal, into 1/2-inch pieces
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 cups chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 (9- by 13-inch) baking dish

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0F.
2
In a medium saucepan over moderately high heat, warm the canola oil. Add the rice, vermicelli noodles, onion, celery, bell pepper, and scallions, and saute, stirring frequently, until golden and toasted, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the garlic, turmeric, cumin, and cayenne, and saute, stirring constantly, until the spices are toasted, about 30 seconds. Add the chicken stock and salt, stir thoroughly, and bring to a boil. Transfer to the baking dish. DO AHEAD:
3
Dot the rice with the butter, cover the baking dish snugly with foil, and bake for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking until the rice is tender, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve hot.

1175

kcal

Calories

Fat

125

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup canola oil, 2 cups converted long-grain rice such as Uncle Ben's, 1 cup vermicelli noodles, broken into roughly 1-inch pieces, 1 small yellow onion, peeled and diced, and more.

Yes, Yellow Rice Pilaf falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

Yellow Rice Pilaf

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