Perfect Rice Pilaf Recipe

Perfect Rice Pilaf Recipe

Side Dish
30 min
293 kcal / serving

Savor the simplicity of our Perfect Rice Pilaf. A foolproof recipe that guarantees a burst of flavor in every spoonful, making your weekly meal rotation irresistibly tasty!

Ingredients

  • 2 ⅝ cuplow-sodium chicken broth
  • ⅓ cupunsalted butter
  • 1 tspkosher sea salt
  • ½ tspgarlic powder
  • ¼ tspground black pepper
  • ⅛ tsppaprika
  • onion powder
  • 2 tablespoonolive oil
  • ⅓ cupvermicelli (or orzo)
  • 1 cuplong grain white rice
  • 1 tbspfresh parsley (chopped)

Directions

  1. 1

    In a medium saucepan set over medium heat, add the chicken broth, butter, salt, garlic powder, pepper, paprika, and onion powder. Once the mixture starts to simmer, reduce to low heat.

  2. 2

    In a large skillet set over medium-low heat and add the olive oil.

  3. 3

    When the oil is hot, add the vermicelli and cook until brown, about 4-6 minutes. Add the rice and cook until it turns bright white, about 5-7 minutes.

  4. 4

    Pour the warm broth mixture into the skillet and stir to combine. Once the mixture simmers, cover and cook for 15 minutes.

  5. 5

    Remove the cover, add the parsley, cover and continue cooking for 5 minutes or until all of the broth is absorbed.

  6. 6

    Finally, fluff with a fork, serve warm and enjoy!