Rice pilaf with vegetables is a delightful and versatile side dish that pairs wonderfully with chicken, fish, or turkey. It’s also a perfect match for sausages if you’re craving something extra! You can find our Chicken and Vegetable Pilaf recipe here. For the most delicious pilaf, we recommend cooking the rice in chicken broth, which elevates the flavor. You can find the chicken broth recipe here (and, of course, there’s no need to make dumplings if you don’t want to!). If you’re looking for a meat-free option, simply skip the broth and use water instead. Feel free to experiment with other vegetables, such as peas or mushrooms—they’re great additions! Let’s get started on this flavorful dish!
Vegetable Rice Pilaf
This Vegetable Rice Pilaf is a tasty, versatile dish made with rice and a variety of vegetables. It pairs perfectly with meats like chicken, fish, or turkey, and can be customized with additional veggies. Easy to make and full of flavor!
Medium
Equipment
1 large pot
1 kitchen knife
1 wooden spoon
Ingredients
500 g rice- 3 celery ribs
- 3 carrots
- 3 onions
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 bunch green parsley
- 4 tbsp sunflower oil or olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt to taste
- 1/3 tsp ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by peeling and washing the onions, carrots, celery, and bell pepper. Then, finely chop them. Heat a bit of oil in a large pot and sauté the vegetables for a few minutes, allowing their flavors to blend.
- After the vegetables have softened, add the pre-washed rice and stir well, ensuring the rice is evenly coated with oil. Sauté the rice and vegetables together for about 4-5 minutes, then add 1.5 liters of water (or chicken broth for extra flavor). The general rule is 3 cups of water for every cup of rice, but feel free to add more if needed.
- Let the mixture cook on medium heat for about 20 minutes. Make sure to check the rice every now and then to ensure it doesn’t burn. If the water evaporates too quickly, add a little more. Once the rice is tender and cooked through, add salt and pepper to taste.
- Just before serving, stir in some freshly chopped parsley for a burst of color and flavor. This dish can be served as a main course or as a delicious side dish with meats like chicken, fish, or turkey.Enjoy your flavorful vegetable rice pilaf!
Notes
We’d love to hear how your vegetable rice pilaf turned out! If you made any tweaks or added your favorite vegetables, feel free to share in the comments below. Your feedback helps us make this recipe even better, and it might just inspire others to try it out too! 😊
Nutrition
Calories: 432kcalCarbohydrates: 77gProtein: 7gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 232mgPotassium: 375mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 6527IUVitamin C: 44mgCalcium: 62mgIron: 2mg
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