Best Quick Rice Pilaf Recipes

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QUICK BROWN RICE AND MUSHROOM PILAF



Quick Brown Rice and Mushroom Pilaf image

This flavorful rice pilaf made with Minute® Brown Rice, mushrooms, onions, celery and chicken broth, is wonderful paired with chicken or pork.

Provided by Minute Rice

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Minute® Rice

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
¼ cup celery, chopped
1 ½ cups sliced mushrooms
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
2 cups Minute® Brown Rice, uncooked
½ cup chopped walnuts, toasted
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oil in medium saucepan on medium heat. Add onions and celery; cook 3 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Add mushrooms; cook 3 minutes or until mushrooms are tender, stirring occasionally. Add broth; stir. Bring to boil.
  • Stir in rice; cover. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes. Add walnuts and parsley; mix lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19.7 g, Cholesterol 1.1 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 227.3 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

QUICK RICE PILAF



Quick Rice Pilaf image

One pan, easy to prepare, delightful to smell and eat. I throw this on when I have company coming, as I know I don't have to watch it. The recipe can be expanded easily by adding more rice, water and vegetables. It's always delicious!

Provided by GAYLEMAE

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Pilaf

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup butter
1 cup long-grain white rice
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon salt-free herb and spice blend
2 cubes chicken bouillon
2 ¼ cups water
6 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
2 (16 ounce) packages chopped mixed vegetables
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • In a large skillet melt butter/margarine over medium heat. Add rice and bay leaf. Stir until rice is translucent but not browned. Add pepper, herb-and-spice blend, bouillon and water. Mix well and bring all to a boil.
  • Add chicken, submerging under water. Cover skillet and reduce heat to low. Let simmer as long as rice dictates. Add the mixed vegetables in the last 10 minutes of cooking. Add hot pepper sauce and stir well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411.5 calories, Carbohydrate 45.7 g, Cholesterol 89 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 34.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 629.3 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

QUICK BROWN RICE AND MUSHROOM PILAF



Quick Brown Rice and Mushroom Pilaf image

Save yourself some time cooking dinner tonight with our Quick Brown Rice and Mushroom Pilaf recipe. This Quick Brown Rice and Mushroom Pilaf made with instant brown rice includes mushrooms, walnuts, chopped celery and more!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 35m

Yield Makes 8 servings, 1 cup each.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 small onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1/4 cup chopped celery
1-1/2 cups sliced mushrooms (about 4 oz.)
2-1/2 cups chicken broth
2 cups instant brown rice, uncooked
1/2 cup walnut pieces, toasted
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat oil in medium saucepan on medium heat. Add onions and celery; cook 3 min. or until crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Add mushrooms; cook 3 min. or until mushrooms are tender, stirring occasionally. Add broth; stir. Bring to boil.
  • Stir in rice; cover. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 5 min. Remove from heat; let stand 5 min. Add walnuts and parsley; mix lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 250 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g

QUICK ALMON RICE PILAF



Quick Almon Rice Pilaf image

-Mary Jo Nikolaus, Mansfield, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups uncooked instant rice
1/2 cup frozen peas
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onion and almonds in butter for 5-6 minutes or until onion is tender and almonds are golden brown. Add broth. Bring to a boil. Stir in the rice, peas, salt and pepper. Cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 6-8 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 813mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

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