Slow-Cooker Spring Rice Pilaf
Slow-Cooker Spring Rice Pilaf might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe covers 6% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe makes 16 servings with 134 calories, 4g of protein, and 4g of fat each. A mixture of chicken broth, bell pepper, onion, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 3 hours and 10 minutes. It will be a hit at your Spring event. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegetarian diet.
Instructions
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.