Herbed Rice Pilaf Food

HERBED RICE PILAF

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook the rice, celery and onion in butter, stirring constantly, until rice is browned. Stir in the next 5 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley; stir in pimientos if desired. , Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

RICE PILAF WITH HERBS

Steps:

• In skillet, saute rice, celery, and onion in butter until the rice is browned.
• Place in a greased 2 quart casserole.
• Combine all remaining ingredients; pour over rice.
• Cover and bake at 325F degrees for 50 minutes or until rice is done.

HERB GARDEN RICE PILAF WITH FRESH GARLIC, BASIL, THYME AND OREGANO

Steps:

• In medium saucepan, add water, rice, butter, chicken base, garlic and pepper.
• Cover and bring to a boil over medium heat.
• When just to a boil, stir in fresh herbs. Cover and turn heat down to LOW.
• LOW simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes. (*Do not remove lid during cooking and resting time.)
• Stir and fluff with fork. *If wanting a bit lemon zest, add now.
• Garnish with a tiny bit of fresh oregano leaves, fresh thyme sprigs, chives and shaved parmesan cheese if desired.

HERBED RICE PILAF

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the shallots, celery, carrots and 1 tablespoon parsley and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the stock and rice and stir to combine. Cover and bring to a boil. Once the mixture comes to a boil, turn off the heat and let sit for 5 minutes.
• Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in herbs. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve hot.

CUMIN HERB RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Cook cumin seeds and white part of scallions in 1 tablespoon oil in a 2-quart heavy saucepan over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until scallions are softened, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Add rice and cook, stirring frequently, 1 minute. Stir in broth, water, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil over high heat.
• Cover pan, then reduce heat to low and cook until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove pan from heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes.
• Fluff rice with a fork and toss with scallion greens, parsley, and remaining tablespoon oil.

HERBED RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a medium saucepot over medium heat. Add the rice, onion and thyme and saute until the onion is softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the chicken stock over the rice, cover and cook over medium-low until tender and fluffy, about 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork, fold in the parsley and let stand 5 minutes before serving.