No Fail Rice Pilaf
Looking for a great basic side dish? Then look no further than my No Fail Rice Pilaf. Seriously, it’s really no fail. With just 5 ingredients, you can have a flavorful side for any chicken, pork or fish dish.
How is this no fail?
Every time I make this rice, even if I happen to saute the rice and onions a little longer than I wanted to, it actually adds to the flavor. The broth helps to enhance the rice and saves the dish.
Plus, this simple little rice side is always ready in 20 minutes – on the dot. I’ve always set my timer and it’s always ready in time for dinner. Which is a blessing when the family keeps asking you, “When’s dinner going to be ready?”
Mild & Kid Friendly
Keep in mind this is a mild rice dish, so it’s never going to be center stage in a meal, but it’s a great base that you can enhance with a lot of different seasonings and vegetables.
Kids love it, for the mild flavor. It’s easy on their palates and stomachs. Often times, when I’m trying to get the kids to eat more veggies, I may throw in a 1/2 cup of cooked peas or broccoli florets.
Tips & Tricks
For an easy cilantro lime rice, you can add in some lime juice to the broth and stir in chopped cilantro once all the liquid has been absorbed. Or even for a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of chicken.
You can even enhance the flavor with a little chopped parsley or even a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.
This is my go-to basic that I could probably make in my sleep. I’ve whipped this up time and time again and it’s always helped add another element of flavor to simple home cooked meals.
With only 5 ingredients, this rice pilaf is ready in 20 minutes and comes out perfectly every time. A great side for chicken, fish or pork.
- 2 cups rice
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 2 14.5 oz cans of chicken broth
- salt and pepper to taste
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In a medium saucepan melt the butter on medium high heat.
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Add in rice and onion and saute for a few minutes until some grains of rice are toasted. This adds a little depth of flavor to the rice.
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Add in the broth, a little salt and pepper and bring the rice and broth to a boil. Cover and simmer on low for 20 minutes until the liquid is absorbed. Stir and serve!