Easy Pilaf-Style Rice

Easy Pilaf-Style Rice recipe pinit

Pilaf-style rice is a popular dish in many cultures around the world, with variations in ingredients and cooking methods.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 35 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 10.

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 35 mins
Servings: 4 Calories: 1000
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
  2. In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic cloves. Cook until the onion becomes translucent.
  3. Add the turmeric, cumin, salt, and black pepper to the saucepan. Stir well to combine.
  4. Add the rinsed rice to the saucepan and stir to coat the rice with the spices.
  5. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
  6. After 15 minutes, remove the saucepan from heat and let it rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
  7. Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in the frozen peas. Cover the saucepan again and let it sit for another 5 minutes to allow the peas to thaw and heat through.
  8. Serve the pilaf-style rice as a main course or as a side dish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts

Servings 4


Amount Per Serving
Calories 250kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g13%
Total Carbohydrate 40g14%
Sugars 2g
Protein 5g10%

* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.

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