Best Cumin Herb Rice Pilaf Recipes

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CUMIN RICE PILAF



Cumin Rice Pilaf image

"Rice doesn't have to be a boring side dish," declares Aurora, Colorado's Janice Mitchell. "Beef consomme and a dash of hot sauce really warm up this recipe for a moist, savory pilaf. It goes well with pork, beef or chicken."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 cup beef broth
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, saute the rice, onion and red pepper in oil for 3-4 minutes or until lightly browned. Add the broth, cumin and hot pepper sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 416mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

HERBED BROWN RICE PILAF



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h7m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon butter
1 shallot, chopped
1 cup long-grain brown rice
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 1/2 cups chicken broth or water, warmed
1 clove garlic, smashed
2 sprigs fresh thyme
3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
3 green onions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallot and saute until tender. Add the rice and stir until the rice is glossy and coated with the butter. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add the stock, garlic and thyme. Cover with a tight fitting lid. Cook 40 minutes, turn off the heat and let sit for 10 minutes.
  • Remove the thyme sprigs and garlic. Fluff with a fork and add parsley and green onions.

HERBED RICE PILAF



Herbed Rice Pilaf image

Provided by Nancy Fuller

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup long-grain white rice
1 small onion, chopped
3 sprigs fresh thyme
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepot over medium heat. Add the rice, onion and thyme and saute until the onion is softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the chicken stock over the rice, cover and cook over medium-low until tender and fluffy, about 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork, fold in the parsley and let stand 5 minutes before serving.

CUMIN-SCENTED HERBED RICE



Cumin-Scented Herbed Rice image

Categories     Herb     Rice     Side     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Quick & Easy     Spice     Christmas Eve     Cilantro     Simmer     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2/3 cup long-grain white rice
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 tablespoon corn oil
2/3 cup fat-free chicken broth
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Wash rice in several changes of cold water in a bowl until water runs clear and drain well in a sieve.
  • Toast cumin seeds in oil in a 2-quart heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, until a shade darker, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Stir rice into cumin. Stir in broth and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low and cover pan, then simmer gently until rice is tender, 16 to 18 minutes.
  • Fluff rice with a fork and let stand, covered, off heat up to 10 minutes. When ready to serve, stir in scallions and cilantro.

HERBED RICE PILAF



Herbed Rice Pilaf image

This savory side dish has been a family favorite for years. Our 12-year-old daughter, Jennifer, is an expert with this recipe, which is a great help for a busy working mom like me. We sure enjoy this rice dish in the summer with a grilled entree. -Jeri Dobrowski, Beach, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 cup chopped celery
3/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2-1/2 cups water
1 package (2 to 2-1/2 ounces) chicken noodle soup mix
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons fresh minced parsley
1 tablespoon chopped pimientos, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook the rice, celery and onion in butter, stirring constantly, until rice is browned. Stir in the next 5 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley; stir in pimientos if desired. , Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 426mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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