Homemade Rice Pilaf
This Homemade Rice Pilaf is simple, easy, and quick to make! Packed with flavor and is perfect to serve with any meal all year round.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1/2 cup orzo pasta
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup jasmine or basmati rice
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons parsley (optional) chopped
Instructions
- Place rice in a mesh strainer and rinse in cold water for 1-2 minutes. This will help remove any excess starch and prevent the rice grains from sticking together. It will also give the pilaf a nice fluffy texture.
- Cook butter & onions. In a medium saucepan on medium heat melt butter and onions. Cook for 1-2 minutes until softened and the onions look translucent.
- Brown orzo. Add orzo and brown for 2-3 minutes until light golden brown.
- Cook garlic. Add garlic and stir again until combined and fragrant, for one minute.
- Add rice, spices, & broth: Add rinsed rice and spices. Coat in the butter mixture and then add chicken broth. Cover with a lid and reduce to medium-low heat let the rice simmer for 20-25 minutes or until all of the broth is absorbed. Remove from heat, stir in parmesan cheese, and let the rice sit for 5 more minutes.
- Fluff, garnish, & serve: Fluff the rice with a fork before serving. Garnish with parsley and enjoy!