Best Herbed Rice Pilaf Recipes

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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

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

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.

HERBED CHICKEN WITH BROWN RICE PILAF



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Tastey!! I have made the pilaf often without the chicken, to go with other meats and fish. Left over pilaf is nice stir fryed.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 clove garlic, smashed
1 1/2 cups brown rice
2 teaspoons ground cumin
3 cups chicken broth or 3 cups water
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 lb chicken breast, boneless,skinless
1/4 cup dried apricot, slivered
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup toasted almond, slivered
1/2 cup green onion, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in saucepan over medium heat.
  • Cook garlic 2 minutes.
  • Add rice and cumin, stir until coated.
  • Add broth and cayenne pepper.
  • Increase heat to high and bring to a boil.
  • Cover and simmer over medium low heat 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, stir italian seasoning with salt and pepper.
  • Sprinkle over both sides of chicken to coat.
  • Heat remaining oil in frying pan over medium high heat.
  • Add chicken and cook until no longer pink, about 5 minutes on each side.
  • Remove from heat and cover to keep warm.
  • Stir apricots and raisens into rice.
  • Cover and continue to simmer until broth has been absorbed, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Gently stir almonds and green onions into rice mixture.
  • To serve, place rice mixture on plate and fan chicken slices over top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 648.8, Fat 25.3, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 945.4, Carbohydrate 70, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 11.6, Protein 35.8

EMERIL'S SHRIMP SCAMPI WITH HERBED RICE PILAF



Emeril's Shrimp Scampi with Herbed Rice Pilaf image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 28

1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 1/2 teaspoons Essence, recipe follows
1/4 teaspoon Emeril's Italian Essence or Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
Herbed Rice Pilaf, for serving, recipe follows
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
1 cup long-grain white rice
3 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
2 cups chicken stock
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon finely ground white pepper

Steps:

  • Toss the shrimp in a medium bowl with the Essence, Italian Essence, salt and black pepper.
  • Place the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and spread them evenly in the skillet. Cook for 2 minutes and quickly turn. Add the garlic to the pan and cook for 30 seconds. Add the white wine and lemon juice to the pan and cook for 3 minutes, stirring often. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter and season with salt and pepper to taste. Add the parsley and stir to combine. Serve immediately, spooned over Herbed Rice Pilaf.
  • Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
  • Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch
  • Published by William and Morrow, 1993.
  • Position rack in center of oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a medium oven safe saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until soft, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the rice and cook, stirring, until opaque (cloudy), and nutty in aroma, about 2 minutes. Add the scallions, thyme, chicken stock and salt and bring to a boil.
  • Cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid. Using oven mitts or pot holders, transfer to the oven, and bake until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Using oven mitts or pot holders, remove the pan from the oven and let sit, undisturbed, for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Fluff the rice with a fork and serve immediately.

ZESTY HERBED RICE PILAF



Zesty Herbed Rice Pilaf image

The zesty flavor of onion is great with the crunch of celery in this light dish. It's a tasty side dish for a holiday meal. I sometimes add chopped shrimp, chicken or beef to make it into a one-dish meal.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups uncooked long grain rice
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup butter, cubed
4 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute the rice, celery and onion in butter until the rice is lightly browned and the vegetables are tender. , Spoon into a greased 2-qt. casserole. Combine all the remaining ingredients; pour over rice mixture. Cover and bake at 325° for 50 minutes or until rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 424mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HERBED RICE PILAF



Herbed Rice Pilaf image

Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
2 tablespoons finely chopped celery
2 tablespoons finely chopped carrots
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 cups low-sodium chicken stock or broth
2 cups instant rice (recommended: Uncle Ben's)
2 tablespoons combination freshly chopped marjoram, oregano and thyme leaves

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the shallots, celery, carrots and 1 tablespoon parsley and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the stock and rice and stir to combine. Cover and bring to a boil. Once the mixture comes to a boil, turn off the heat and let sit for 5 minutes.
  • Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in herbs. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve hot.

HERBED RICE PILAF



HERBED RICE PILAF image

Categories     Side     Quick & Easy

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 Tbsp minced red onion
1 1/2 Tbsp minced baby carrot
2 tsp canola oil
3/4 tsp thyme
3/4 c instant brown rice
1 1/4 c chicken broth
TIP: Store leftovers in refrigerator for up to 3 days to use for other recipes.

Steps:

  • 1. In a saucepan, combine onion, carrot, oil, thyme, and salt to taste. Cook, stirrin, over medium heat until sizzling, about 2 minutes. Add rice. Stir to coat with seasonings. Add broth. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and cover so mixture just simmers. Cook for 12 minutes. 2. Remove from heat and set aside for 5 minutes. Fluff with fork.

ZESTY HERBED RICE PILAF RECIPE | TASTE OF HOME



Zesty Herbed Rice Pilaf Recipe | Taste of Home image

The zesty flavor of onion is great with the crunch of celery in this light dish. It's a tasty side dish for a holiday meal. I sometimes add chopped shrimp, chicken or beef to make it into a one-dish meal.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups uncooked long grain rice
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup butter, cubed
4 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute the rice, celery and onion in butter until the rice is lightly browned and the vegetables are tender., Spoon into a greased 2-qt. casserole. Combine all the remaining ingredients; pour over rice mixture. Cover and bake at 325° for 50 minutes or until rice is tender.

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