Stovetop Rice Pilaf Is a Classic and Easy Recipe

Name: Stovetop Rice Pilaf
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 onion (finely chopped); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 2-1/4 cups white rice (long grain); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon white pepper; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves; 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves; 1 teaspoon orange peel (grated); 3-3/4 cups chicken broth (heated to boiling point)

Prep: 10 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 6 servings

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This delicious stovetop rice pilaf recipe is so easy to make and is the perfect accompaniment to almost any meal. You can make this recipe with any herbs you'd like. For instance, instead of the thyme and marjoram, use basil and thyme, or oregano and marjoram. Marjoram and rosemary would also be very good; but only use fresh rosemary, but only use a small amount of rosemary; too much can overpower the dish.

You can serve this dish with roast chicken, meatballs and gravy, meatloaf, or steak cooked on the grill. It can also be made with brown rice. In that case, the cooking time should increase to 25 to 35 minutes.

2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion (finely chopped)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
2-1/4 cups white rice (long grain)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves
1 teaspoon orange peel (grated)
3-3/4 cups chicken broth (heated to boiling point)

In a heavy saucepan, melt the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring frequently, until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the rice and stir until the rice is coated with the butter mixture. This will take 2 to 4 minutes; don't rush this step!
Season the rice mixture with salt and pepper, then add the thyme, marjoram, orange peel, and the hot chicken broth all at once.
Cover and cook on medium-low heat for 15 minutes. Check the rice; if all the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, it's done. If the rice isn't quite tender, cover pan and cook for 2 to 3 minutes longer. Fluff with a fork and serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
372	Calories
7g	Fat
68g	Carbs
8g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6
Amount per serving
Calories	372
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g	9%
Saturated Fat 3g	15%
Cholesterol 10mg	3%
Sodium 456mg	20%
Total Carbohydrate 68g	25%
Dietary Fiber 3g	9%
Protein 8g
Calcium 70mg	5%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.