Best Savory Rice Pilaf Recipes

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SAVORY RICE AND QUINOA PILAF



Savory Rice and Quinoa Pilaf image

Pretty, delicious, and can easily be personalized. Freeze leftovers for a quick side dish ready in minutes.

Provided by kmforestlakeMN

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Pilaf

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 cups vegetable broth
2 cups basmati rice
1 cup quinoa
2 tomatoes, chopped
¼ cup raisins
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon ground allspice
½ teaspoon dried sage

Steps:

  • Bring vegetable broth to a boil in a large saucepan. Stir in basmati rice, quinoa, tomatoes, raisins, parsley, salt, pepper, allspice, and sage. Reduce heat and simmer until broth is absorbed and quinoa is tender, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.8 calories, Carbohydrate 80 g, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 10.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 852.9 mg, Sugar 8.5 g

SAVORY NOODLE RICE PILAF



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A combination of fine egg noodles and long grain rice makes this side dish a savory change-of-pace. Judy Barry of West Milford, New Jersey seasons the pilaf with minced garlic, fresh parsley and a little butter.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup uncooked fine egg noodles, broken
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups water
2 teaspoons sodium-free chicken bouillon granules
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook and stir noodles in oil and butter until lightly browned. Stir in the rice and garlic; cook 2 minutes longer. Add the water, bouillon, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 13 minutes. Stir in parsley; cover and cook 2-5 minutes longer or until rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 123mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SAVORY RICE PILAF



Savory Rice Pilaf image

Nice side dish served with Chicken or Pork Chops. Not sure of where I got the recipe. Found it in my notes on my desk.

Provided by Marsha D.

Categories     White Rice

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups white rice (Minute Rice)
1 cup frozen green pea
1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, chopped

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan add butter and onion.
  • Saute together until tender.
  • Add chicken broth,mushrooms and peas.
  • Stir and bring to a boil.
  • Stir in Minute made rice, cover pan and remove from heat. Let Stand 5 minutes
  • Stir with fork and serve.

SAVORY RICE PILAF



Savory Rice Pilaf image

This tasty pilaf is a satisfying blend of flavors and textures.-Grady Walker, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups uncooked instant rice
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
5 green onions, thinly sliced
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained, optional
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon curry powder
1/8 teaspoon rubbed sage

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute celery in butter for 2 minutes. Add the walnuts, onions, water chestnuts if desired and seasonings; saute 2 minutes longer. Stir into the rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 671mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

SAVORY RICE PILAF WITH LAVENDER & APRICOTS



Savory Rice Pilaf With Lavender & Apricots image

I got this recipe from the herb gardeners at Festival Hill in Round Top, Texas. It is the most beautiful pilaf and has a lovely taste. Just don't tell finicky eaters what's in it.

Provided by venus2

Categories     Rice

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup thin sliced celery
1 garlic clove, peeled &, mashed
1 cup rice
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon candied ginger
2 tablespoons dried lavender blossoms (4 tbsp fresh)
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup currants
1/2 cup snipped dried apricot
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup toasted almonds or 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh spearmint

Steps:

  • Melt butter in medium saucepan; gradually add onion and celery; cook until wilted. Add garlic and rice; stir until thoroughly coated with butter.
  • Add broth, ginger, lavender and salt.
  • Bring to boil; reduce heat to low.
  • Cover and cook without stirring until liquid is absorbed.
  • When rice is tender, stir in currants, apricots, and lemon juice.
  • Remove from heat and let stand covered to soften fruits.
  • Add nuts and herbs and mix well.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460.7, Fat 19.1, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 22.9, Sodium 1145.9, Carbohydrate 63.5, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 17.6, Protein 11.7

SAVORY VEGETABLE RICE PILAF



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Categories     Rice     Side

Yield 6 people

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 8oz pkg slice mushrooms. 1 c chopped onion. 1 T butter. 2 1/4 c chicken broth. 1 cup uncooked white rice. 1 cup frozen peas dethawed. 2 T fresh parsley. salt and pepper to tase
1/4 c grated parmesan cheese.

Steps:

  • Cook mushrooms, onion and butter till done. Add chicken broth and rice. Cook according to rice pkg. Remove from heat and add peas and parsley. season to tast and add cheese.

SAVORY SALMON OVER WILD RICE PILAF WITH A SIDE OF SWEET POTATOES



Savory Salmon over Wild Rice Pilaf With a Side of Sweet Potatoes image

This dish is a perfect blend of ingredients and spices to satisfy even the most discriminating of pallets. It is truly satisfying, most assuredly savory! Enjoy!

Provided by DayJahView

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 ounces salmon (Wild Caught)
1/4 cup wild rice (uncooked)
1/4 cup brown rice (uncooked)
2 garlic cloves (thinly sliced)
1 carrot (shredded)
1 cup spinach (coarsely chopped)
1/2 cup fat-free chicken broth
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon walnuts (chopped)
1/4 teaspoon curry powder (hot)
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon salt (lemon-pepper seasoning salt)
2 teaspoons black bean garlic sauce (purchased at Asian markets)
3 tablespoons pineapple-orange juice (frozen, mixed with water)
1/8 teaspoon lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon soy sauce (or Bragg Liquid Aminos)

Steps:

  • Heat wild rice according to directions. After ten minutes add brown rice and cook for 45 minutes more. Meanwhile, Slice Garlic, shred carrot and coarsely chop spinach. Set aside. Peel sweet potatoes, cube and steam them until tender. Melt butter, add walnuts, garlic salt and curry. Pour butter over drained sweet potatoes when ready to serve. Toss to coat evenly. Add carrots and garlic to rice for the final ten minutes of cooking time. Toss with spinach when ready to serve. Broil salmon for 3 to 5 minutes depending on thickness. Wisk black beans sauce with juice, aminos and lemon peel. Lay spinach on a bead of the rice pilaf and garnish with sweet potatoes. Generously drizzle black bean sauce over salmon coating completely. Serve hot. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412.6, Fat 14.3, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 67.4, Sodium 1070.5, Carbohydrate 41.1, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 5.1, Protein 30.4

SAVORY NOODLE RICE PILAF RECIPE



Savory Noodle Rice Pilaf Recipe image

A combination of fine egg noodles and long grain rice makes this side dish a savory change-of-pace. Judy Barry of West Milford, New Jersey seasons the pilaf with minced garlic, fresh parsley and a little butter.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup uncooked fine egg noodles, broken
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups water
2 teaspoons sodium-free chicken bouillon granules
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook and stir noodles in oil and butter until lightly browned. Stir in the rice and garlic; cook 2 minutes longer. Add the water, bouillon, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 13 minutes. Stir in parsley; cover and cook 2-5 minutes longer or until rice is tender.
  • Yield: 6 servings.

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