Onion Rice Pilaf

Name: Onion Rice Pilaf
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ small onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 cup uncooked calrose rice, rinsed; 1 ½ cups chicken broth

Rating: 4.17 stars

96 Ratings
98 Reviews
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A perfect side dish to any entree whether it be beef, chicken, pork or fish.

By FOODGU1

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Recipe Summary test

prep:

5 mins

cook:

40 mins

total:

45 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 4 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

½ small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup uncooked calrose rice, rinsed
1 ½ cups chicken broth

Directions

Step 1
Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion, and cook until soft and translucent.

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Step 2
In a small saucepan, combine the rice, onions, and broth. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 30 minutes. Remove from heat, let cool for several minutes, then fluff with a fork.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

208 calories; protein 3.4g; carbohydrates 40.3g; fat 3.2g; cholesterol 7.6mg; sodium 21.2mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (98)

Most helpful positive review

LucyDelRey

04/14/2006

I recommend that you use LONG grain rice and increase the liquid to 2 cups. The ratio should be 1 part rice to 2 parts liquid for long grained rice. I also added mixed vegetables (SEE MY PHOTO). Read More

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Most helpful critical review

rocks

07/04/2006

To tell the truth, I cheated by cooking it in the rice cooker. First I dumped the rice in. Next I poured in the chicken broth and onions. I melted the butter in the microwave and mixed it into the rice cooker as well (I melted it so it would get evenly distributed)... Then set to cook. Turned out fine that way. Read More

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(64)

96 Ratings

5 star values: 39
4 star values: 41
3 star values: 10
2 star values: 5
1 star values: 1

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LucyDelRey

04/14/2006

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rocks

07/04/2006

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cookinme

05/15/2006

This is a great base recipe. I used regular rice added some garlic finely diced carrot and some fresh mushrooms. I will definately be making this a lot! Read More

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Nonee Bee

01/31/2006

Good rice I added diced carrots celery and green beens with the onions. A nice side dish. Read More

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nltalley

03/07/2006

I love this basic recipe. I have used it as is and have also added some extras (Like Minced broccoli) depending on the main course. It is perfect when you need a bed of rice for salmon! Read More

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Michelle Ramey

05/28/2006

Good simple recipe for a rice side dish. I used brown rice increased the broth to two cups and used a whole small onion. Read More

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gonesouth

03/04/2006

Loved this! I added carrots and an extra 1/2 can chicken broth!! Perfect with Lemon Garlic Talapia which is also on this site. Thanks! Read More

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LINDA MCLEAN

01/03/2006

Nice recipe! Didn't have any chicken broth in the house so I used a can of french onion soup. I used Basmati rice and browned it in a bit of olive oil to bring out it's natural nuttiness. Kids and hubby loved this side. Thanks! Read More

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lady_amary

02/18/2006

Very good! I'll be using this recipe again! Read More

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I recommend that you use LONG grain rice and increase the liquid to 2 cups. The ratio should be 1 part rice to 2 parts liquid for long grained rice. I also added mixed vegetables (SEE MY PHOTO).

This is a great base recipe. I used regular rice added some garlic finely diced carrot and some fresh mushrooms. I will definately be making this a lot!

Good rice I added diced carrots celery and green beens with the onions. A nice side dish.

I love this basic recipe. I have used it as is and have also added some extras (Like Minced broccoli) depending on the main course. It is perfect when you need a bed of rice for salmon!