Basmati Rice Pilaf

Basmati Rice Pilaf
Basmati Rice Pilaf might be just the side dish you are searching for. This gluten free and vegetarian recipe serves 4. One serving contains 261 calories, 6g of protein, and 8g of fat. A mixture of basmati rice, vegetable oil, salt, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 40 minutes.

Instructions

1
Heat chicken stock in a saucepan until boiling; keep hot until ready to use.
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2
Heat vegetable oil in a 2 quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion and bay leaf in the hot oil until onion is tender, about 5 minutes.
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3
Stir basmati rice into onion mixture until rice is coated with oil.
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4
Pour hot chicken stock into the rice mixture. Season with salt; stir.
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Bring rice mixture to a boil; cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Continue simmering until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
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Remove saucepan from heat and discard bay leaf.
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7
Add butter and fluff the rice with a fork.
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DifficultyMedium
Ready In40 m.
Servings4
Health Score1
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