PECAN RICE PILAF
This is one of my stand-by side dishes, which can complement most meat and meatless entrees. It is special enough for company and quick enough for weeknights.-Jacqueline Oglesby, Spruce Pine, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 35m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, saute pecans in 2 tablespoons butter until toasted; remove from the pan and set aside., In the same pan, saute onion in remaining butter until tender. Add rice; cook and stir until rice is lightly browned, 3-4 minutes. Stir in the broth, 2 tablespoons parsley, salt, thyme and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes., Add carrots; simmer until rice is tender, 3-5 minutes longer. Stir in toasted pecans and remaining parsley. Fluff with a fork. Freeze option: Reserving pecans for later, freeze cooled pilaf in a freezer container. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish, adding 2-3 tablespoons water to moisten, until heated through. Toast pecans; add to pilaf.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 calories, Fat 16g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 623mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
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