Springtime Pilaf
Recipe

Thursday, November 8, 2012
Every now and then I run out of inspiration. Menu inspiration that is. We have our favourites here at home which we do on a somewhat regular basis. We also venture down the new recipes road on a daily basis as well. And then there are times where laziness gets in the way. Can you really blame me? With all the other chores that pile up daily!? Uncomplicated, easy to make and still delicious dish ideas often come to the rescue! Thus the reason I love this rice recipe so dearly. This pilaf will dress up nicely any kind of main dish you serve it with. It is simple, easy and extremely tasty. Serves 8.

2 3/4 c. water
1/3 c. butter
2 tbsp instant chicken bouillon
1/4 tsp salt
Pinch of pepper
1/4 tsp minced fresh garlic
1 1/4 c. uncooked long grain rice
1/2 c. finely chopped carrots
1/2 c. slivered almonds, toasted
1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley
2 tbsp sliced green onion


  • In a 2L saucepan, bring water, butter, chicken bouillon, salt, pepper and garlic to a full boil. 
  • Add rice and carrots, then return to a full boil again. 
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer until the rice is tender (25 to 30 minutes). 
  • Stir in the remaining ingredients.



18 Fabulous Comments:

Takeaway Brisbane said...

This is good way to make pilaf, i like it! Most important for me that is healthy and tasty in same time. Nice recipe!

Unknown said...

Sounds good. Potatoes are always my go-to starchy side...but this looks simple enough that we could switch it up once in a while! thanks for linking up again this week at the #MTMmixer! Happy Hopping!

Unknown said...

This looks amazing, and Iam pinning this! Thanks for linking up with #MTMmixer!

Mama to 5 said...

sounds delicious and easy to make - thank you for sharing!

LOVE MELISSA:) said...

I love pilaf. This looks delicious!! And healthy too! Thanks so much!!

Anonymous said...

oooo that sounds delisious and not hard at all!

Mrs. Stephens said...

That looks easy to make and super yummy. Thanks for sharing.

Pam said...

Looks wonderful and easy to make. Something different than potatoes.I like it.

A Lucky Ladybug said...

My family is a huge fan of rice with a lot of our meals I will have to give this a try

Happy Gardening, Kim said...

I like how you have your comments set up!!!

Hey, like your recipe, but think I might try it with quinoa instead. Thanks!!

Unknown said...

This recipe looks super easy! I've never tried making my own pilaf, I might just have to try this out.Thanks for sharing!

Suzi Satterfield (@MotherhoodLooms) said...

Looks delicious! Pinning this to try later. :)

Allyson Bossie said...

This is a very bright rice recipe! Bet my kids would love it!

Irish Italian Blessings said...

This looks so good and remarkably easy!

Kelly said...

This sounds so good, we love Rice Pilaf, Thank you for this recipe..

OurHopeIsInTheLord said...

That looks great:)

Jamie said...

Sounds yummy!!

Amanda Tempel said...

Yum! I love rice pilaf :D

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