Best 8 Rice Pilaf With Herbs Recipes

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Welcome to the world of tantalizing flavors, where fluffy rice meets an aromatic blend of herbs in a delightful dance of textures and tastes. Our rice pilaf with herbs is not just a dish; it's an experience that will transport your senses to a culinary paradise. This flavorful dish is a symphony of earthy herbs, fragrant spices, and perfectly cooked rice, creating a harmonious union of flavors that will leave you craving for more.

In this article, we present two variations of this classic dish: the classic rice pilaf with herbs and a vegetarian version that showcases the versatility of this versatile grain. Both recipes are culinary masterpieces, offering a delightful blend of simplicity and sophistication. The classic rice pilaf with herbs is a timeless recipe that embodies the essence of this dish, while the vegetarian version adds a modern twist with its medley of colorful vegetables.

Each recipe is meticulously explained with step-by-step instructions, ensuring that even novice cooks can create these dishes with confidence. From selecting the perfect rice to mastering the art of toasting and cooking the rice, we guide you through every stage of the process. Whether you're a seasoned chef or just starting your culinary journey, our rice pilaf with herbs recipes will help you achieve perfection.

So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you and your loved ones spellbound. Let the enticing aromas of herbs and spices fill your kitchen as you create these delectable dishes that are sure to become favorites in your recipe repertoire.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

HERBED RICE PILAF



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This savory side dish has been a family favorite for years. Our 12-year-old daughter, Jennifer, is an expert with this recipe, which is a great help for a busy working mom like me. We sure enjoy this rice dish in the summer with a grilled entree. -Jeri Dobrowski, Beach, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 cup chopped celery
3/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2-1/2 cups water
1 package (2 to 2-1/2 ounces) chicken noodle soup mix
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons fresh minced parsley
1 tablespoon chopped pimientos, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook the rice, celery and onion in butter, stirring constantly, until rice is browned. Stir in the next 5 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley; stir in pimientos if desired. , Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 426mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HERBED RICE PILAF



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Provided by Nancy Fuller

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup long-grain white rice
1 small onion, chopped
3 sprigs fresh thyme
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepot over medium heat. Add the rice, onion and thyme and saute until the onion is softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the chicken stock over the rice, cover and cook over medium-low until tender and fluffy, about 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork, fold in the parsley and let stand 5 minutes before serving.

RICE PILAF



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     side-dish

Time 55m

Yield 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 shallot, thinly sliced
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 cups basmati-style long grain rice
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 bay leaf
1 sprig fresh rosemary

Steps:

  • Melt the butter with the shallot in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Season with the salt and pepper and cook until the onions are soft, about 5 minutes. Add the rice and stir until coated with the butter. Increase the heat to medium-high. Let the rice cook until toasted, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes more.
  • Stir in the broth, bay leaf, and rosemary. Bring to a simmer over low heat, cover, and cook until all the broth has been absorbed by the rice and the rice is tender, about 15 to 18 minutes. Remove from the heat and let set for 5 minutes. Discard the rosemary and bay leaf. Fluff the rice with a fork and serve.
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RICE PILAF WITH HERBS



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Make and share this Rice Pilaf with Herbs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups long grain rice
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup butter
4 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon oregano
3/4 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon basil

Steps:

  • In skillet, saute rice, celery, and onion in butter until the rice is browned.
  • Place in a greased 2 quart casserole.
  • Combine all remaining ingredients; pour over rice.
  • Cover and bake at 325F degrees for 50 minutes or until rice is done.

HERBED RICE PILAF



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
2 tablespoons finely chopped celery
2 tablespoons finely chopped carrots
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 cups low-sodium chicken stock or broth
2 cups instant rice (recommended: Uncle Ben's)
2 tablespoons combination freshly chopped marjoram, oregano and thyme leaves

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the shallots, celery, carrots and 1 tablespoon parsley and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the stock and rice and stir to combine. Cover and bring to a boil. Once the mixture comes to a boil, turn off the heat and let sit for 5 minutes.
  • Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in herbs. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve hot.

GARLIC-HERB ORZO PILAF



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"Mildly flavored and flecked with garlic and fresh herbs, this creamy, versatile side dish can accompany a wide variety of entrees. Plus, it's a cinch to put together." --Mary Relyea of Canastota, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
1/3 cup water
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1/3 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook garlic in oil over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Add orzo and rice; cook 4-6 minutes longer or until lightly browned. , Stir in broth and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Stir in the onions, basil, parsley and salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 426mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CLASSIC RICE PILAF



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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

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ onion, chopped
2 cups long-grain white rice
3 cups chicken stock
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 pinch saffron
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

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

EASY PILAF



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This basic pilaf is quick and easy to make.

Provided by Elaine Mical

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Pilaf

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, chopped
1 cup uncooked white rice
2 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Prepare a 1 quart baking dish with butter.
  • 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.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the broth is completely absorbed, 35 to 40 minutes. Fluff with a fork to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.3 calories, Carbohydrate 27.9 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 416.3 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality rice. Long-grain rice, such as basmati or jasmine, works best for pilaf.
  • Rinse the rice thoroughly before cooking. This will remove the starch and help the rice cook evenly.
  • Toast the rice in a little bit of oil before adding the liquid. This will help to develop the flavor and prevent the rice from sticking together.
  • Use a flavorful broth or stock. This will add depth of flavor to the pilaf.
  • Add herbs and spices to taste. Common additions include cumin, coriander, cardamom, cinnamon, and saffron.
  • Let the pilaf rest for a few minutes before serving. This will allow the rice to absorb all of the flavors.

Conclusion:

Rice pilaf is a versatile dish that can be served as a main course or a side dish. It is a great way to use up leftover rice, and it can be easily customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect rice pilaf every time.

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