Awesome Rice Pilaf

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Rice combined with a medley of vegetables and spices. A great side dish with chicken and pork. Leftovers are great for lunch the next day.

Submitted by tooshay
Updated on September 16, 2023
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter

  • 2 carrots, finely chopped

  • 2 stalks celery, finely chopped

  • 1 small red bell pepper, diced

  • 1 small onion, finely chopped

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 3 cups white rice

  • 1 (8.75 ounce) can no-salt-added sweet corn, drained

  • 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added sweet peas, drained

  • 5 ½ cups chicken broth

  • 1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce

  • 1 ½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

  • 2 teaspoons lemon pepper

  • 2 teaspoons dried crushed parsley

  • 4 pinches dried crushed thyme

  • 1 pinch saffron (Optional)

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir carrots, celery, red bell pepper, onion, and garlic until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes.

  2. Gently stir rice, corn, and peas into vegetables to combine. Pour chicken broth, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce into rice mixture. Season with lemon pepper, parsley, thyme, saffron, salt, and black pepper, bring to a boil, and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let pilaf stand covered until grains are separate, 10 to 15 more minutes.

Cook’s Note

Be sure not to remove lid at all during cooking process until you're ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

366 Calories
5g Fat
71g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 366
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 7%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 380mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 71g 26%
Dietary Fiber 5g 16%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 8g 17%
Vitamin C 23mg 25%
Calcium 63mg 5%
Iron 5mg 27%
Potassium 349mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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