Description
Gluten free rice pilaf made with fragrant basmati rice, herbs, and veggies. Fluffy, healthy, and easy to prepare—perfect for dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain white rice such as basmati or jasmine
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups gluten free vegetable broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley or dill
- 1/4 cup frozen peas or diced carrots (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
- In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion for 2–3 minutes until translucent.
- Add the garlic and rice, toasting for 2–3 minutes until lightly golden and aromatic.
- Pour in the gluten free vegetable broth along with salt, pepper, and turmeric and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer the rice pilaf for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
- Remove from heat and let the rice pilaf rest, covered, for 10 minutes to steam evenly.
- Fluff with a fork, then stir in chopped parsley and peas or carrots, and serve warm.
Notes
- You can swap white rice for brown rice to increase fiber and make the recipe heartier.
- Leftover pilaf can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days and reheated with a splash of broth.
- Add lemon zest or sautéed mushrooms for extra flavor and nutritional value.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Healthy Recipes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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