**Baked Rice Pilaf: A Savory Journey Through Cultures and Cuisines**
Baked rice pilaf, a delectable dish with ancient roots and diverse cultural influences, takes center stage in this culinary exploration. Embark on a flavor-filled journey as we uncover the secrets of this versatile dish, presented in three distinct recipes that showcase its adaptability and global appeal. From the classic Persian recipe with its fragrant basmati rice and aromatic spices, to the Spanish-inspired paella brimming with seafood and vibrant vegetables, and the hearty Greek pilaf with its succulent lamb and tangy lemon-herb dressing, each recipe promises a unique gustatory experience. Prepare to be enchanted by the captivating flavors and textures of baked rice pilaf as we delve into the culinary traditions that have shaped this timeless dish.
BAKED RICE PILAF
I'm always in search of inexpensive yet delicious dishes to serve at potlucks. This fluffy rice pilaf recipe tastes as good as it looks. -Sheree Feero, Golden, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In an ungreased 8-in. square baking dish, combine all the ingredients. Cover and bake at 375° for 40-45 minutes or until rice is tender, stirring after 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 calories, Fat 6g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 108mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BAKED RICE PILAF
A bit of curry and lots of veggies make this a great prep-ahead side dish. Add chopped rotisserie chicken for a one-dish meal.
Provided by jules
Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes Pilaf
Time 1h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook celery, sweet onion, and garlic until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Combine rice, green onions, raisins, curry powder, salt, saffron, and cayenne pepper in a 9x13-inch baking pan; stir well. Stir in the celery mixture and chicken stock. Cover pan tightly with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven until rice is tender, about 35 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes; fluff with a fork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.9 calories, Carbohydrate 51.3 g, Cholesterol 7.9 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 590.9 mg, Sugar 7.3 g
BAKED VEGETABLE RICE PILAF
Three types of veggies and rice mixed together, but it is the cheese that really makes this dish.
Provided by Julie T.
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Peas
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Mix chicken broth, rice, corn, peas, carrot, and onion together in a casserole dish; cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven until rice is tender and broth has been absorbed, about 30 minutes. Remove aluminum foil and sprinkle pilaf with Cheddar cheese; cover with aluminum foil. Continue baking until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.7 calories, Carbohydrate 32.7 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 466 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
BAKED GARLIC RICE PILAF
This is so good, it's hard to stop eating it. Great texture with crunchy edges, great flavor with garlic and black pepper. I like to serve it with poultry, pork, or fish. Plan ahead, it bakes for 70 minutes.
Provided by Northwest Lynnie
Categories Long Grain Rice
Time 1h20m
Yield 5-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375*.
- Heat butter in a skillet; add garlic and rice and cook until both are golden brown.
- Add 1 cup of broth and the salt and pepper.
- Bring to a boil and pour into a covered casserole; bake for 25 minutes.
- Stir in remaining 1 1/2 cups broth; cook for another 45 minutes.
- This can be doubled without increasing the cooking time.
BAKED MUSHROOM RICE PILAF
"My husband, Steve, and I were experimenting one night, tossing together things we both like," writes Marianne Bauman from Modesto, California, "and we created this recipe. It's a wonderful side because it turns out moist and flavorful every time-with no worry about burning, and goes with a wide variety of entrees!"
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h5m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place the first four ingredients in a 3-cup baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Just before serving, sprinkle with almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 674mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
BAKED LEMON RICE PILAF
Make and share this Baked Lemon Rice Pilaf recipe from Food.com.
Provided by QueenJellyBean
Categories Long Grain Rice
Time 45m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Heat stock, bringing to boil and then down to simmer.
- Melt the butter in a large non stick skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook for 2 minutes or until the onion is softened. Add the rice and stir to coat the rice with butter. Cook 3 minutes stirring often so that the rice does not burn.
- Transfer rice to large baking dish. Pour in hot stock. Stir in lemon juice, zest, bay leaves, salt and pepper.
- Cover pan tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 25-30 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
- Fluff the rice just before serving and garnish with lemon slices and sliced green onion if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.4, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 357.5, Carbohydrate 33.2, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.1, Protein 4.8
WILD RICE AND BARLEY PILAF (OVEN-BAKED)
A nutty, earthy side dish for pork, beef or chicken.
Provided by Mikekey *
Categories Side Casseroles
Time 1h25m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350F. Coat a 2 1/2 quart casserole with a lid with nonstick cooking spray.
- 2. Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add almonds and stir until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Add onion and garlic and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.
- 3. Stir in wild rice and barley. Add stock, wine and seasonings. Stir and bring to a boil.
- 4. Transfer to prepared casserole. Cover and bake until rice and barley are tender and liquid is absorbed, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
- 5. Stir and serve.
OVEN BAKED FANCY WILD RICE PILAF
This is a recipe I have made for ages...I got it out of a recipe book from the old Hudsons Department Store Recipe Book called "With Warmest Regards". A wonderful recipe to serve a lot of people for a special occasion.
Provided by CIndytc
Categories Brown Rice
Time P1DT10m
Yield 6-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- 2. In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients.
- Transfer mixture to a 2 Quart casserole dish.
- Cover and bake for about 1 hour, until all liquid has been absorbed and rice is tender. Very easty to double as I do it all the time.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.7, Fat 10.3, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 21, Sodium 1189.7, Carbohydrate 46, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 4.2, Protein 8.9
BAKED RICE PILAF
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Melt the butter over medium heat on the stove top in a heavy oven proof saucepan or stove top casserole dish. Add the onions, carrots, red pepper and celery and saute for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are softened. Add the rice, stir and saute for an additional 2-3 minutes. Meanwhile, boil some water in a kettle. In a measuring cup, add the chicken bouillon to 1 1/2 cups of boiling water. Slowly add the chicken stock to the rice and vegetables. Stir making sure there are no lumps in the rice. Cover with a close fitting lid and place it in the oven. Bake the rice pilaf in the preheated oven for exactly 17 minutes. While the rice is cooking, toast the almonds by putting them on a baking sheet in a preheated toaster oven at 350 degrees for 2 minutes. Watch them carefully as they burn quickly. Remove and once cool, coarsely chop them. (If you don't have a toaster oven, you can toast the almonds in the main oven while it is preheating.) Once the rice is cooked, remove it from the oven and stir in the toasted almonds. If the rice is not to be served immediately, keep it covered in a warm place.
BAKED RICE PILAF
Make and share this Baked Rice Pilaf recipe from Food.com.
Provided by shellbee
Categories Long Grain Rice
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- combine above ingredients in square 8 inch baking dish.
- cover and bake 375 for 40 to 45 minutes or until tender.
- stir after 25 minutes.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. This includes using long-grain rice, fresh vegetables, and flavorful broth.
- Rinse the rice thoroughly before cooking. This will help to remove any starch and prevent the rice from sticking together.
- Toast the rice in a little bit of oil before adding the liquid. This will help to give the rice a nutty flavor.
- Use a flavorful broth. Chicken, beef, or vegetable broth all work well. You can also add herbs, spices, or other seasonings to the broth for extra flavor.
- Bring the liquid to a boil before adding the rice. This will help to prevent the rice from becoming mushy.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer the rice until it is cooked through. This will usually take about 15-20 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork before serving. This will help to separate the grains and make the rice light and fluffy.
Conclusion:
Baked rice pilaf is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a side dish or main course. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With these tips, you can make the perfect baked rice pilaf every time.
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