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**Cheesy Rice Pilaf with Vegetables**: A vibrant and wholesome dish featuring tender rice, an array of colorful vegetables, and a medley of flavorful herbs and spices. Topped with a golden-brown cheese crust, this recipe offers a satisfying balance of flavors and textures.
**Spinach and Feta Cheesy Rice Pilaf**: A Greek-inspired delight combining the earthy goodness of spinach, tangy feta cheese, and aromatic herbs. Prepare to be tantalized by the creamy texture and vibrant green hue of this delectable dish.
**One-Pot Cheesy Rice Pilaf with Chicken**: Experience the convenience of a one-pot meal with this flavorful combination of tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a creamy cheese sauce. Bursting with umami flavors, this recipe is a perfect weeknight dinner solution.
**Vegan Cheesy Rice Pilaf**: A plant-based rendition of the classic dish, featuring a blend of nutritious vegetables, creamy coconut milk, and a delightful vegan cheese alternative. Discover a satisfying and flavorful meatless meal that won't compromise on taste.
**Gluten-Free Cheesy Rice Pilaf**: Enjoy a delicious and inclusive meal with this gluten-free recipe. Using alternative grains like quinoa or brown rice, this pilaf delivers a hearty and satisfying dish that caters to those with gluten sensitivities or preferences.
RICE PILAF
This easy homemade Rice Pilaf is so flavorful and versatile it can be served with almost anything. You'll never reach for a box mix again!
Provided by Lauren Allen
Categories Main Course
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Add rice to a fine mesh strainer or colander and rinse really well, until the water runs clear. Set aside to drain.
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the rice and cook, stirring often, until lightly golden. Add onion, garlic, salt, and pepper and cook until onion has softened.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Cover pot with a tight fitting lid and reduce heat to a simmer. (Do not ever remove the lid from the pot during cooking!) Cook for 15-18 minutes. Remove pot from heat and allow to rest, with the lid still on, for 10 minutes.,
- Remove lid and gently fluff the rice with a fork. Gently stir in chopped parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 kcal, Carbohydrate 47 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Sodium 987 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
EASY CHEESY RICE PILAF
Long-grain rice combined with yellow bell peppers, parsley, and cheese makes a colorful side dish.
Provided by Paula Rhodes
Categories Vegetables and Side Dishes
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Melt butter on medium-high heat in a medium skillet or saucepan. Add chopped onions and bell peppers. Sautè until soft, but don't let them brown, about 4 minutes.
- Add rice, salt, and bay leaf to the onions and bell peppers. Cook 1 minute.
- Stir in the chicken stock (I use reconstituted chicken bouillon. Cover and simmer on low until the rice is soft and tender, usually about 15-20 minutes.
- Add the peas. Cover and let simmer for 5 minutes or until you don't see any liquid in the rice. Remove from the heat and sit for 10 minutes before serving.
- When ready to serve, remove the bay leaf, and use a spoon or a fork to fluff the rice before adding cheese and parley. Add some freshly ground pepper if desired.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 250 kcal, Carbohydrate 22 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 44 mg, Sodium 762 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 5 g
CLASSIC RICE PILAF
Cooking a perfect batch of white rice without a rice cooker can be a challenge. That's why we are going for forget about cooking rice on the stove and show you the incredibly delicious and absolutely foolproof world of pilaf!
Provided by Chef John
Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes Pilaf
Time 1h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Melt butter and olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until onion is lightly browned, 7 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Combine rice and onion mixture in a 9x13-inch casserole dish placed on a baking sheet. Stir thoroughly to coat the rice.
- Combine chicken stock, salt, saffron, and cayenne pepper in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Pour chicken stock mixture over rice in the casserole dish and stir to combine. Spread mixture evenly along the bottom of the pan. Cover tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to rest, covered, for 10 minutes. Remove foil and fluff with a fork to separate the grains of rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.4 calories, Carbohydrate 51.7 g, Cholesterol 10.6 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 955.6 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
PARMESAN RICE PILAF
MY Mom found this recipe in a local newspaper years ago and it has been one of our favorite side dishes for a long time. The original recipe was a little bland, so I have doctored it up a little. Sometimes I make more than I need for one meal so I can have leftovers.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 10m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the rice, water, bouillon, garlic powder and pepper; bring to a boil. , Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese. Garnish with a sprig of marjoram and shaved Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 9g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 185mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
ONE POT CHICKEN DISH OVER CHEESY RICE
Provided by Emeril Lagasse
Categories main-dish
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 30
Steps:
- In an electric skillet or a large heavy skillet, cook the bacon over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels. Season the chicken with the Essence, and add to the fat in the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until just cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate. To the pan add the onions, and pepper, and cook, stirring, until soft, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add the mushrooms and thyme, and cook until the mushrooms give off their liquid, about 5 minutes. Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil, stirring to deglaze the pan. Add the reserved chicken, lower the heat, and simmer until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the bacon and green onions, and stir well. Remove from the heat and serve over the Cheesy Rice Pilaf, and garnish with the parsley.
- Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch, published by William Morrow, 1993.
- In a heavy, medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onions and bell peppers, and cook, stirring until soft, about 4 minutes. Add rice, salt, and bay leaf and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the stock and stir. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the rice is almost tender, about 15 minutes. Add the peas, cover and continue simmering until the liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let sit covered for 10 minutes.
- Remove the bay leaf and fluff the rice with a fork. Add the cheese and parlsey, and stir. Serve immediately.
CHEESY SPINACH RICE PILAF
For a while my dd was helping out by deciding what's for dinner on thursday night. She found this recipe on Rachael Ray's website. It's become a weeky staple for us.
Provided by windsurfer
Categories Long Grain Rice
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Rinse the rice.
- Heat the olive oil in a fry pan over medium heat.
- Toast the orzo to a golden brown.
- Add the garlic to the pan and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Add the rice, broth, salt and pepper and bring to a boil.
- Cover the pot, reduce the heat and simmer for another 15 minutes until the liquid is absorbed.
- Fold in the chopped spinach and grated cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.6, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 16.7, Sodium 382.7, Carbohydrate 55, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 2, Protein 12.7
AWESOME RICE PILAF
Rice combined with a medley of vegetables and spices. A great side dish with chicken and pork. Leftovers are great for lunch the next day.
Provided by tooshay
Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes Pilaf
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir carrots, celery, red bell pepper, onion, and garlic until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
- Gently stir rice, corn, and peas into vegetables to combine. Pour chicken broth, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce into rice mixture. Season with lemon pepper, parsley, thyme, saffron, salt, and black pepper, bring to a boil, and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let pilaf stand covered until grains are separate, 10 to 15 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.2 calories, Carbohydrate 71.1 g, Cholesterol 11.4 mg, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 379.5 mg, Sugar 3 g
CHEESY RICE PILAF CHICKEN BAKE
This is a super easy and delicious chicken bake recipe using packaged rice pilaf mix. I used Knorr Rice Sides Rice Pilaf but believe any rice pilaf mix would do. (NOTE: If using another brand, check the moisture ratio. If the package directions call for more or less water/broth than my recipe, simply add the amount indicated on the package.) The rice is perfectly cooked and seasoned, and the chicken turns out ultra-moist topped with melted cheddar cheese. DH and my 15-month-old DD enjoyed every bite.
Provided by MarthaStewartWanabe
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a 9 x 13 baking pan, lay chicken breasts side-by-side.
- In a medium bowl, combine rice pilaf mix, olive oil, garlic, onion and chicken broth. Pour evenly over chicken breasts.
- Cover pan with aluminum foil, securing all sides, and bake for 30-40 minutes (depending on the size of your chicken breasts--some found at the supermarket today are mamouth!).
- Once chicken breasts are cooked through, remove pan from oven. Preheat broiler to medium heat.
- Evenly divide cheddar cheese and sprinkle the top of each chicken breast.
- Place pan 4-6 inches from heat source (uncovered) and broil for 2-3 minutes or until cheese has melted and begun to brown slightly.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.6, Fat 22.2, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 107.6, Sodium 560.8, Carbohydrate 0.9, Sugar 0.5, Protein 36.2
CHEESY RICE PILAF
Categories Rice
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a heavy, medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high heat.
- Add the onions and bell peppers and cook stirring until soft, about 4 minutes.
- Add the rice and bay leaf and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
- Add the stock and stir. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and summer until the rice is almost tender, about 15 minutes.
- Add the peas, cover and continue simmering until the liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and sit covered for 10 minutes.
- Remove the bay leaf and fluff the rice with a fork. Add the cheese and parsley, and stir,
- Serve immediately.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the pilaf will be. Use long-grain rice, such as basmati or jasmine, for a light and fluffy texture. Use fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices for the best flavor.
- Rinse the rice: Rinsing the rice before cooking helps to remove starch and prevent the pilaf from becoming sticky.
- Toast the rice: Toasting the rice before cooking helps to bring out its flavor and give the pilaf a nutty aroma. To toast the rice, heat a large pot over medium heat. Add the rice and cook, stirring constantly, until the rice is golden brown.
- Use a flavorful broth: The broth you use to cook the pilaf will add a lot of flavor. Use a homemade broth, if possible, or a good-quality store-bought broth. You can also use a combination of broth and water.
- Add vegetables, herbs, and spices: Vegetables, herbs, and spices add flavor and color to the pilaf. Some good options include onions, carrots, celery, garlic, parsley, thyme, and cumin.
- Cook the pilaf until the rice is tender: The pilaf is done cooking when the rice is tender and all of the liquid has been absorbed. This usually takes about 18-20 minutes.
- Let the pilaf rest before serving: Let the pilaf rest for a few minutes before serving. This will allow the rice to absorb any remaining liquid and will help to prevent the pilaf from becoming sticky.
Conclusion:
Cheesy rice pilaf is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a side dish or a main course. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its cheesy flavor and fluffy texture, cheesy rice pilaf is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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