Spiced Rice Pilaf

Spiced Rice Pilaf
Spiced Rice Pilaf
Rice pilaf can be made traditionally, with basmati rice, or with regular long-grain white rice. For a real treat, garnish the pilaf with shredded coconut, raisins and chopped green onions.
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  • Served Person: Serves 4
Rice Side Low Sodium Low/No Sugar Wheat/Gluten-Free Summer Cinnamon Clove Bon Appétit Texas Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cups water
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 1 cinnamon stick, broken into 3 pieces
  • Carbohydrate 41 g(14%)
  • Fat 7 g(11%)
  • Fiber 1 g(3%)
  • Protein 3 g(7%)
  • Saturated Fat 1 g(3%)
  • Sodium 7 mg(0%)
  • Calories 247

Preparation Heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add cinnamon and cloves and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add onion and cook until beginning to brown, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Add rice and stir to coat with onion mixture. Mix in water and bring to boil. Cover pan, reduce heat to low and cook until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Fluff pilaf with fork. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl.

Preparation Heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add cinnamon and cloves and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add onion and cook until beginning to brown, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Add rice and stir to coat with onion mixture. Mix in water and bring to boil. Cover pan, reduce heat to low and cook until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Fluff pilaf with fork. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl.