WILD RICE PILAF
Steps:
- Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a medium saucepan, add the onion, and cook over low heat for 5 to 10 minutes, until translucent. Add 5 cups of water, 2 teaspoons of salt, and the wild rice. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to very low, and simmer, covered, for 50 minutes to 1 hour, until the rice is tender. Drain well.
- Place the drained rice in a bowl, add the remaining tablespoon of butter, the scallions, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and the pepper. Taste for seasonings and serve hot.
BASMATI RICE PILAF WITH APRICOTS
Here's to the humble chicken breast: No more dowdy sides for you. Rice takes on exotic flare when laced with spices, dried fruits, and nuts.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Put the apricots and lemon zest in the 2 cups of cold water. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the garam masala, and toast, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the onion and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is tender and translucent, about 6 minutes.
- Stir in the rice and cook, stirring occasionally, until it begins to brown, about 4 minutes. Stir in the water along with the apricots, lemon zest, the remaining 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, wrap a clean dish towel around the saucepan lid, and cover saucepan. Cook for 10 minutes, set aside for 5 minutes undisturbed, then remove lid and fluff with a fork. Mound the pilaf on a serving platter or in a shallow bowl, tear the mint over, and top with the nuts.
- Game Plan: Toast the nuts while the rice cooks.
BULGUR PILAF WITH DRIED APRICOTS
Provided by Melissa Roberts
Categories Side Vegetarian Quick & Easy Low Cal High Fiber Low Sodium Apricot Spice Fall Winter Healthy Low Cholesterol Bulgur Gourmet Vegan Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook onion in oil in a small heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 5 minutes.
- Add spices and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in remaining ingredients with 1/2 teaspoon salt and simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork before serving.
SAFFRON RICE PILAF WITH APRICOTS AND ALMONDS
Categories Rice Side Quick & Easy Low/No Sugar Apricot Almond Saffron Bon Appétit Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes about 7 cups
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Melt butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped onion, ground saffron and cloves and saut&5 minutes. Add rice and stir to coat grains. Mix in chicken stock, dried apricots and currants. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Fluff rice with fork. Add slivered almonds and season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl and serve.
SAVORY RICE PILAF
Nice side dish served with Chicken or Pork Chops. Not sure of where I got the recipe. Found it in my notes on my desk.
Provided by Marsha D.
Categories White Rice
Time 15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large saucepan add butter and onion.
- Saute together until tender.
- Add chicken broth,mushrooms and peas.
- Stir and bring to a boil.
- Stir in Minute made rice, cover pan and remove from heat. Let Stand 5 minutes
- Stir with fork and serve.
SAVORY RICE PILAF WITH LAVENDER & APRICOTS
I got this recipe from the herb gardeners at Festival Hill in Round Top, Texas. It is the most beautiful pilaf and has a lovely taste. Just don't tell finicky eaters what's in it.
Provided by venus2
Categories Rice
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Melt butter in medium saucepan; gradually add onion and celery; cook until wilted. Add garlic and rice; stir until thoroughly coated with butter.
- Add broth, ginger, lavender and salt.
- Bring to boil; reduce heat to low.
- Cover and cook without stirring until liquid is absorbed.
- When rice is tender, stir in currants, apricots, and lemon juice.
- Remove from heat and let stand covered to soften fruits.
- Add nuts and herbs and mix well.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 460.7, Fat 19.1, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 22.9, Sodium 1145.9, Carbohydrate 63.5, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 17.6, Protein 11.7
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