Best Easy Rice Pilaf Recipes

EASY RICE PILAF

Steps:

• In a large skillet, brown rice in oil, stirring constantly. Blend in soup mix and pepper. Stir in water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until the rice is tender. Stir in peas. Cover and cook for 5 minutes. Serve immediately.

EASY LEMON RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Combine egg yolks, cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a bowl; whisk thoroughly.
• Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add rice; cook, stirring constantly, until opaque, 3 to 4 minutes. Add chicken broth; stir quickly. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Fold lemon-cream mixture into the rice; mix well. Stir in Parmesan cheese and parsley.

EASY RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Rinse the rice under water about 2 or 3 times.
• Add the oil to the pot and add the onion.
• When starting to get a light brown color add the rice.
• Add water to just cover the top of the rice.
• Add chicken cube and pepper.
• The pot is covered and is left on medium heat for 30 minutes.
• The rice should be checked on to insure the water has not boiled off.
• If the water is low, add more.
• After 30 minutes, the rice should be done.
• If there is too much water , leave the cover off and leave on heat for a few more minutes to allow the water to boil off.

EASY MUSHROOM RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in 3-quart saucepan.
• Bring to boil.
• Reduce heat to low.
• Cover and simmer for 50 minutes.
• Remove from heat and let stand, covered for 10 minutes.
• Stir and serve immediately.
• ENJOY!

EASY MICROWAVE RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Combine onion, celery, green pepper, and margarine in 1 quart casserole dish. Sprinkle with garlic powder, cover, and microwave on high 3 to 5 minutes.
• Stir in hot water, uncooked rice, and bouillon.
• Microwave 5 minutes on high, then 10 to 12 minutes on 50 % power. Let stand 5 minutes, fluff with fork.

EASY FRUITED WILD RICE PILAF

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, saute onion and celery in butter until tender. Add rice mix with contents of seasoning packet; stir to coat. , Stir in the broth, fruit and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 24-28 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. , Remove from the heat; stir in pecans. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.

EASY VEGETARIAN BROWN RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Cook rice according to instructions and set aside.
• In a pan heat butter and fry ginger, chilli and cumin for a minute, then add beans. If using fresh peas, also add now.
• Cook till beans and peas are tender but firm. You may need to add a few tablespoons of water. If using frozen peas, rinse under hot water and add now along with sliced peppers.
• Cook for few minutes till peppers are heated through.
• Mix in rice and add salt, pepper and herbs to taste.
• Sprinkle almonds.
• Serve hot with thick lentil dal on the side.

EASY-PORK CHOP N' RICE PILAF---BY ME!!

Steps:

• 1. Get all the ingredients together.
• 2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• 3. In a 2 quart oven proof bowl, mix the cream of chicken soup, milk and mushrooms together.
• 4. After mixing the soup, milk and mushrooms until smooth, add Sweet Basil, dried minced onions, sage and salt and pepper, stir until smooth.
• 5. Add the boneless pork chops to soup mixture.
• 6. Push to chops into the soup mixture until submerged.
• 7. Place in preheat oven on center rack, and cook for about 45 minutes.
• 8. Remove from oven and stir. Place back in oven and cook about 45 minutes more.
• 9. RICE-A-RONI= PREPARE AS DIRECTION STATED!!! During the last 30 minutes of cooking time, on the chops and soup mixture, prepare the Rice-a-Roni Rice Pilaf. They should be done about the same time