Description
Steamed Rice Pilaf is a delightful and aromatic side dish that transforms any meal into a comforting experience. Featuring fluffy long-grain rice cooked in flavorful vegetable broth, this pilaf is enhanced with colorful vegetables and fragrant herbs. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, it pairs beautifully with a variety of proteins or stands alone as a satisfying vegetarian option. Discover how easy it is to infuse your meals with warmth and flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain rice (Basmati or Jasmine)
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, bell peppers)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and saut? onions until soft (about 5 minutes). Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in the rinsed rice and toast for 2 minutes.
- Pour in the vegetable broth, add thyme and bay leaf, bring to a gentle boil. Then reduce heat to low and cover.
- Cook for 15-20 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Let sit covered for an additional 5 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork and fold in mixed vegetables before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg