Best 4 Sarahs Rice Pilaf Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to discover the delightful flavors of Sarah's Rice Pilaf, a dish that blends aromatic basmati rice with a symphony of spices, vegetables, and tender chicken. This flavorful rice dish offers a versatile canvas for creativity, with three enticing variations to tantalize your taste buds.

1. **Classic Sarah's Rice Pilaf:** Experience the timeless flavors of the original Sarah's Rice Pilaf, where fluffy basmati rice is delicately seasoned with a harmonious blend of turmeric, cumin, and garam masala. Succulent chicken pieces add a savory touch, while vibrant vegetables like carrots, peas, and bell peppers bring a delightful crunch and colorful vibrancy.

2. **Chicken and Vegetable Rice Pilaf:** Elevate your pilaf experience with the Chicken and Vegetable Rice Pilaf, a protein-packed delight. Tender chicken and an array of garden-fresh vegetables, including broccoli, mushrooms, and zucchini, join forces to create a symphony of flavors and textures. Aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, and cardamom dance on your palate, leaving a lasting impression.

3. **Vegetarian Rice Pilaf:** Delight in the vibrant flavors of the Vegetarian Rice Pilaf, a symphony of vegetables and aromatic spices. A medley of colorful bell peppers, carrots, green beans, and peas come together in perfect harmony, creating a feast for the eyes and the taste buds. Subtle hints of ginger, garlic, and turmeric add a delightful depth of flavor, making this pilaf a satisfying and wholesome meal.

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SARAH'S FETA RICE PILAF



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Rice and orzo pasta merge with the flavors of onion and garlic to create this versatile side dish. Bulgarian feta gives the dish a decadent creaminess while spinach adds beautiful color. You can get Bulgarian feta cheese at most international grocery stores. Bulgarian feta is creamier than the Greek version which tends to be very dry.

Provided by jmerar

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Pilaf

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons butter
½ cup orzo pasta
½ cup diced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup white rice
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup chopped spinach
½ cup chopped Bulgarian feta cheese

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat; cook and stir oro in the melted butter until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir onion into orzo and cook until translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Cook and stir garlic into orzo-onion mixture until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Mix rice and chicken broth into orzo-onion mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover skillet, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in spinach and feta. Cover and let stand until spinach is wilted and feta is melted, about 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.2 calories, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 34.5 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 739.5 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

ANN'S RICE PILAF



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This is a quick and easy family favorite that is asked for at home and at potlucks and parties. What makes this recipe so good is the endless ways that you can season it. It's also easily converted for a very large amount. I have made it for as little as my husband and I all the way to a group of 80 for my son's engagement party. Use Greek, Old Bay®, seasoned salt, garlic powder - endless possibilities.

Provided by Ann Bray

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Pilaf

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
2 cups water
¼ cup butter
¾ cup broken pieces vermicelli pasta
1 cup long grain white rice
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon Greek seasoning, or to taste

Steps:

  • Dissolve chicken bouillon in water in a bowl.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir vermicelli pieces until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour bouillon mixture into the skillet with the vermicelli.
  • Stir rice, black pepper, salt, and Greek seasoning into the vermicelli mixture and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low; simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.1 calories, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 30.6 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 1122.7 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

FLUFFY RICE PILAF



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Use this recipe from "Martha Stewart's Cooking School" to prepare fluffy rice pilaf.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains     Rice Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups Basic Chicken Stock
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/4 cup minced onion
1 small dried bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1 cup long-grain white rice

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Bring stock to a simmer in a small saucepan.
  • Melt butter in a 2-quart ovenproof saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, bay leaf, and salt and cook until onion is soft and translucent, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes.
  • Add rice and stir well to coat each grain with butter mixture. Cook until rice is fragrant and starting to turn translucent, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes.
  • Add stock and return to a simmer. Transfer to oven, cover, and bake for 16 minutes. Remove from oven. Cover and let steam for 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork before serving.

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 ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the pilaf will be. Look for long-grain rice, such as basmati or jasmine, and use flavorful broth or stock.
  • Rinse the rice before cooking. This will remove any starch and help the rice cook evenly.
  • Toast the rice before adding the liquid. This will give the rice a nutty flavor and help it absorb the liquid more evenly.
  • Use the proper ratio of rice to liquid. The general rule is 1 cup of rice to 1 3/4 cups of liquid. However, you may need to adjust the ratio depending on the type of rice you are using.
  • Cook the rice over low heat. This will help the rice cook evenly and prevent it from sticking to the pot.
  • Let the rice rest before serving. This will allow the rice to absorb any remaining liquid and fluff up.

Conclusion:

Sarah's rice pilaf is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of meals. With its fluffy texture and flavorful broth, this pilaf is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy side dish, give Sarah's rice pilaf a try!

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