Easy Pilaf

Rice Side Dish - Side Dish

This basic pilaf is quick and easy to make.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 40 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Easy Pilaf

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter

1 onion

chopped

1 cup uncooked white rice

2 cups chicken broth

1 teaspoon salt

Cilantro-Lime Rice

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Prepare a 1 quart baking dish with butter.

Step 2

Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the onion in the butter until translucent 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the rice; cook until the rice is slightly golden. Pour in the chicken broth. Season with the salt. Simmer another 5 minutes. Transfer to the prepared dish.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until the broth is completely absorbed 35 to 40 minutes. Fluff with a fork to serve.

Nutritional Information

Easy Pilaf

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 162.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.8g 6%

Carbohydrates: 27.9g 9%

Dietary Fiber: 0.6g 3%

Sugars: 0.9g

Fat: 4.1g 6%

Saturated Fat: 2.5g 13%

Cholesterol: 10.2mg 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 118.7IU 2%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.9mg 15%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 7%

Vitamin C: 1mg 2%

Folate: 56.5mcg 14%

Calcium: 14.7mg 2%

Iron: 1.2mg 6%

Magnesium: 13.2mg 5%

Potassium: 64mg 2%

Sodium: 416.3mg 17%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 16%

Calories From Fat: 37.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.