Best Crock Pot Garlic Rice Pilaf Recipes

CROCKPOT RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Combine broth and water in a 4 cup glass measuring cup and microwave on high until very hot, about 5 minutes. You can also heat the broth and water mixture in a saucepan on the stovetop. Don't let the mixture boil.
• Spray a 3 1/2 quart slow cooker with cooking spray to reduce sticking.
• Combine rice, onion, and pepper in the slow cooker and mix to combine.
• Pour hot broth mixture over and cover crock pot.
• Cook on high for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until rice, is tender. Stir and serve.

SLOW-COOKER MUSHROOM RICE PILAF

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.

SLOW-COOKED WILD RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Spray 4 to 6-quart slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Rinse rice with cold water; place in sprayed slow cooker. Add onions, mushrooms, garlic, salt, broth and water.
• Cover; cook on high setting for 3 to 4 hours.
• Add cherries, thyme and nutmeg to rice; mix gently. Cook on low setting for an additional 30 to 60 minutes or until rice is opened and tender.
• Just before serving, stir in parsley.

CREAMY WILD RICE PILAF FOR THE CROCK POT

Steps:

• In a 4 quart slow cooker combine uncooked wild rice, brown rice, carrots, mushrooms, celery, onion, raisins, soup, thyme, poultry seasoning, salt and pepper.
• Stir in water.
• Cover and cook on low setting for 7-8 hours.
• stir in the sour cream.

SLOW-COOKER SPRING RICE PILAF

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.