Vegetarian Rice Pilaf
This Vegetarian Rice Pilaf is the perfect side dish to pair with protein and vegetable dishes! It’s ready in 30 minutes and simply delicious.
Servings: 6
Calories: 284kcal
Equipment
- skillet
- sauce pan
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Wild Rice Blend rinsed
- 3-4 cups Water as needed
- 1/4 cup Butter
- 1 Small Onion minced
- 1 Carrot minced
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup Fresh Cranberries minced (can use dried)
- 1/2 cup Pecans chopped
- 1/4 cup Parsley minced
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat.
- Once hot, add the rice and stir constantly for about 5 minutes until slightly brown and fragrant.
- Place the rice in a saucepan and add 3-4 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat and cover as the rice cooks, about 12 minutes.
- As the rice is finishing cooking, place the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the minced onions and carrots and cook for 4-6 minutes until soft and onions are golden.
- Stir in the rice and season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in the minced cranberries, pecans, and parsley.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
You can purchase a pre-made wild rice blend or do as we did and use 1/4 cup wild rice, 1/4 cup brown rice and 1 cup long-grain white rice.
Nutrition
Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 79mg | Potassium: 287mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2163IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg