Best 7 Rice Cooker Rice Pilaf Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey with our tantalizing selection of rice pilaf recipes, a delectable dish that seamlessly blends the richness of rice with an array of aromatic spices and wholesome ingredients. From the classic Turkish pilaf, bursting with the flavors of pine nuts, currants, and saffron, to the vibrant Mexican arroz rojo, featuring a medley of tomatoes, peppers, and cilantro, our collection offers a global exploration of this versatile dish. Discover the secrets of authentic Spanish paella, a vibrant symphony of seafood, chicken, and saffron-infused rice. Relish the comforting embrace of Persian zereshk polo, where the tartness of barberries dances harmoniously with the nutty sweetness of pistachios. Each recipe promises a unique culinary experience, transporting you to the heart of diverse culinary traditions.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SLOW-COOKER MUSHROOM RICE PILAF



Slow-Cooker Mushroom Rice Pilaf image

A few modifications to our dear Great-aunt Bernice's easy mushroom rice pilaf recipe have made this an always-requested dish for potlucks, barbecues and family get-togethers. It'll become a slow cooker favorite in your household, too!-Amy Williams, Rialto, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 3h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup medium grain rice
1/4 cup butter
6 green onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 pound sliced baby portobello mushrooms
2 cups warm water
4 teaspoons beef base
Thinly sliced green onions, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute rice in butter until lightly browned. Add green onions and garlic; cook and stir until tender. Stir in mushrooms., Transfer to a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, whisk water and beef base; pour over rice mixture. Cover and cook on low for 3 to 3-1/2 hours or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork. If desired, add sliced green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 512mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

RICE COOKER RICE PILAF



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My husband loves this rice pilaf. Everytime I make rice he requests it. Hopefull you'll like it too! It takes a little extra preparation than a rice mix, but I think it's well worth it. You can also use wild rice, instead of white rice, but you'll need to add more liquid and it will take longer to cook.

Provided by strawberrybird

Categories     White Rice

Time 25m

Yield 1/2 cup, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups white rice (I use jasmine, but any white rice will work)
2 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup slivered almonds
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1/2 small onion, diced
2 teaspoons margarine or 2 teaspoons butter
2 teaspoons minced garlic cloves

Steps:

  • In a small frying pan over medium heat, sautee the onion and garlic until onion is translucent. The garlic will cause the onion to scorch a bit, don't worry, it gives it flavor.
  • Add the rice, sauted onion and garlic, almonds, mushrooms, and chicken broth to a 4 cup capacity or larger rice cooker.
  • Stir briefly to distribute ingredients.
  • Set to cook. When done, let sit for 10 minutes.
  • Stir and enjoy!
  • Depending on your rice cooker, the bottom may get brown. I like it, it gives it some extra zip!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.6, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 267.9, Carbohydrate 40.3, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 0.9, Protein 6.2

CAJUN RICE PILAF (RICE COOKER)



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Recipe is from B. Mills & A. Ross' "Desperation Dinners" column in the {Raleigh NC) News & Observer. Posting b/c I want to be able to find the recipe.... sounds delicious! NOTE: Stove top instructions are included in the recipe.

Provided by Impera_Magna

Categories     Rice

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
1 beef bouillon cube (or 1 t beef bouillon powder or crystals)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic
1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup bacon bits (or 4 oz finely diced ham, kielbasa or andouille sausage)
1/2 small onion (for 1/2 c diced)
1 small celery rib (for 1/2 c diced)
1 cup long grain rice

Steps:

  • Pour chicken broth into rice cooker.
  • Crumble bouillon cube to a powder and add to broth.
  • Add olive oil, garlic, Cajun seasoning, Worcestershire, and pepper.
  • Add bacon bits, diced onion, diced celery, and rice. Stir well.
  • Turn rice cooker on ad cook until machine shuts off (or shifts to WARM mode) and rice is tender, about 20-25 minutes.
  • Stir and fluff rice with fork (or paddle utensil provided with rice cooker) and serve.
  • STOVETOP INSTRUCTIONS: Add all ingredients, except rice, to medium saucepan and bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low, add rice, cover, and cook until rice is tender, appx 17 minutes. Stir and fluff rice with fork and serve.
  • NOTES: You may add up to 1/3 c additional veggies, such as diced bell peppers or cooked red beans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.4, Fat 6.6, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 5.8, Sodium 731.7, Carbohydrate 39.6, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.2, Protein 7.9

PRESSURE-COOKER MUSHROOM RICE PILAF



Pressure-Cooker Mushroom Rice Pilaf image

A few modifications to our Great-Aunt Bernice's easy pilaf recipe made it a much-requested item for potlucks, barbecues and family get-togethers. It'll become a favorite in your household, too!-Amy Williams, Rialto, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup butter
1 cup medium grain rice
1/2 pound sliced baby portobello mushrooms
6 green onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup water
4 teaspoons beef base
Additional chopped green onions, optional

Steps:

  • Select saute setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Adjust for medium heat; add butter. When butter is hot, add rice. Cook and stir rice until lightly browned, 3-5 minutes. Press cancel. Add mushrooms, green onions and garlic. In a small bowl, whisk water and beef base; pour over rice mixture., Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 4 minutes. Let pressure release naturally. If desired, serve with additional chopped green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 519mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SLOW-COOKER SPRING RICE PILAF



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Fortify standby long-grain rice with a colorful mix of vegetables-carrots, sweet peas, red bell pepper. Toasted almonds bring surprising crunch to this tasty and pretty spring-fresh side.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 3h10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 cups uncooked regular long-grain rice
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 1/2 cups Progresso™ reduced-sodium chicken broth (from 32-ounce carton)
1/2 cup water
1 cup julienne strips (matchstick-size) carrots
1/2 cup frozen sweet peas, thawed
1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In 12-inch skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add rice, onion and salt; cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until rice is lightly golden brown. Stir in broth and water. Heat to boiling; remove from heat.
  • Spray inside of 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Pour rice mixture into cooker. Stir in carrots. Make sure all rice is under liquid and not sticking to side of cooker.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 2 to 2 hours 30 minutes.
  • Stir in peas and bell pepper. Increase heat setting to High; cover and cook 15 to 20 minutes or until hot. Sprinkle with almonds and parsley. Rice will hold on Low heat setting up to 2 hours; stir occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 220 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

RICE COOKER PILAF WITH BROWN RICE, LENTILS, AND WILD RICE



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This is a quick and easy pilaf with my favorite spice--cardamom! If you don't have cardamom on hand, you can omit it--the pilaf is still delicious without it. I improvised it one evening when I was short of canned chicken broth and time. I like the recipe because it combines two of my favorite rices with lentils. The lentils add protein. The dish is a perfect accompaniment to chicken baked with a generous sprinkling of cardamom.

Provided by Futtimanette

Categories     Brown Rice

Time 50m

Yield 3 1/2 cups, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 onion, chopped
1 1/8 cups brown rice
1/4 cup lentils
1/8 cup wild rice
4 cups water
fresh ground pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
3 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules

Steps:

  • Remove the inner pot from the rice cooker.
  • Place the rices and lentils in a sieve, rinse under running water.
  • Add the onion, the rices, and the lentils to the inner pot. Add the water, the pepper, the cardamom, and the chicken bouillon granules. Stir ingredients.
  • Return inner pot to rice cooker and press "cook." If pilaf is not sufficiently done after it switches from "cook" to "warm," re-close the rice cooker and keep on "warm" for another 5-10 minutes. Cooking time should be approximately 45 minutes, your rice cooker may vary.

PRESSURE COOKER PILAF RICE



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Make and share this Pressure Cooker Pilaf Rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Roxxy

Categories     Rice

Time 13m

Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 diced onion
2 cups long white rice
3 cups chicken stock
3 tablespoons frozen peas

Steps:

  • Heat pressure cooker with oil and butter, sauté onion until transparent.
  • Add rice and mix well. Add chicken stock and peas, and bring to boil, close the lid, reduce the heat and cook for 6 minutes. Let pressure cooker to cool down slowly for about 6 minutes.
  • (the chicken stock can be replaced by water and 3 tsp of chicken powder).

Tips:

  • Use high-quality rice: Long-grain rice, such as basmati or jasmine, works best for pilaf. These varieties have a firm texture and separate easily after cooking.
  • Rinse the rice before cooking: This removes excess starch and helps prevent the rice from sticking together.
  • Toast the rice: Toasting the rice in a little bit of oil before adding the liquid helps bring out its flavor and give it a nutty aroma.
  • Use the right amount of liquid: The general rule of thumb is to use 1 1/2 cups of liquid for every cup of rice. However, this can vary depending on the type of rice you're using and how moist you want the pilaf to be.
  • Let the pilaf rest before serving: After cooking, let the pilaf rest for a few minutes before serving. This allows the rice to absorb any remaining liquid and become fluffy.

Conclusion:

Rice cooker rice pilaf is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of meals. By following these tips, you can make perfect rice pilaf every time. Serve it as a side dish with grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, or a simple salad. You can also add your favorite herbs, spices, or vegetables to the pilaf to create your own unique dish.

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