Carrot pilaf is a flavorful and colorful dish that combines the sweetness of carrots with the savory flavors of rice and spices. It is a popular dish in many cultures and can be prepared in a variety of ways. Whether you are looking for a simple side dish or a hearty main course, carrot pilaf is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its vibrant color and delicious taste, carrot pilaf is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!
CARROT BROWN RICE PILAF
This versatile, colorful dish complements a variety of meats or other vegetarian entrees. To give this dish a crunchy texture and additional flavor and protein, stir in 2 cups of bean sprouts just before serving. -Paulette Cross, Lowville, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, saute onion and carrots in butter until tender. Add rice; cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until rice is lightly browned., Stir in the stock, parsley, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 40-45 minutes or until rice is tender. Fluff with a fork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 551mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
CARROT RAISIN PILAF
"The raisins in this colorful rice pilaf add a touch of natural sweetness, while almonds add fun crunch," relates Lauretta Musser of Apollo, Pennsylvania. "A hint of curry boosts the flavor, too."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the water, carrots, rice, raisins, bouillon, curry powder, salt and thyme. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender. Sprinkle with almonds before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 733mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CARROT PILAF
Featuring shredded carrots and rice, this eye-catching recipe was the perfect addition to a "carrot patch" luncheon I once hosted.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a saucepan, saute carrots and onion in butter until tender. Add rice and stir to coat. Stir in broth and lemon-pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 137 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 36mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BROWN RICE AND CARROT PILAF
Use this as a side dish to a meal. It is a bit different than ordinary vegetables. This can also be a vegetarian meal.
Provided by Tebo3759
Categories Brown Rice
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt butter in a 2 quart pan at med-high heat.
- Add onion and carrot and cook about 5 minutes.
- Stir in rice and cook until rice browns slightly.
- Add stock and seasonings.
- Cover and simmer until rice is tender, about 45 minutes.
- Stir in parsley and sprouts just before serving.
CARROT, TOMATO, AND SPINACH QUINOA PILAF WITH GROUND TURKEY
I took some leftover quinoa pilaf and added black beans and ground turkey. It made an excellent one-dish meal that hits the table in a hurry. I found it was a good way to use up the leftovers from another dinner. We have the pilaf as a side dish for the two of us, and it is always too much. Adding ground turkey and black beans makes another unique meal that is quick to prepare. Enjoy!
Provided by steveweis
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Turkey Ground Turkey Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion in hot oil until translucent, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, stir quinoa with the onion, and cook, stirring constantly, until the quinoa is lightly toasted, about 2 minutes.
- Pour water into the saucepan; add bouillon granules, black pepper, and thyme. Bring the liquid to a boil, place a cover on the saucepan, reduce heat to low, and cook at a simmer until the quinoa softens, about 5 minutes.
- Stir carrot into the quinoa mixture, replace cover, and continue to cook at a simmer until water is completely absorbed, about 10 minutes more.
- Remove saucepan from heat. Stir tomato and baby spinach into the quinoa mixture until the spinach wilts, about 2 minutes.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir turkey in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir black beans with the turkey; cook and stir until the beans are hot, 2 to 3 minutes; add the quinoa mixture, stir, and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 421.6 calories, Carbohydrate 40.8 g, Cholesterol 66.9 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 9.6 g, Protein 28.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 396 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
RICE PILAF WITH CARROT AND GREEN PEAS
This is a quick and healthy rice recipe. I generally like to prepare this sometimes for dinner to things simple. Any chicken curry or other dishes like chilli chicken (I will post this recipe sometimes later when I prepare it), some lentils (I will post lentil recipes later too) will go with this.
Provided by Ruma Chak
Categories Other Main Dishes
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Wash and soak rice for 15 minutes and then drain water.
- 2. combine all ingredients in a rice cooker (or in microwave proof bowl) and cook the pilaf as you would cook rice. Its extremely simple, delicious and healthy.
- 3. Make sure to add just sufficient water (not more not less) so that the pilaf is dry and tender. I would add around 1 & 1/2 cups of water with 1 cup rice. However, you might go with the rice cooking instructions as this might vary.
30 MINUTE INDIAN CAULIFLOWER-CARROT-POTATO-PEA VEGETARIAN RICE PILAF
Steps:
- Part I - 5 minutes 1. In a deep pot, heat 3 Tbsp of butter, margarine or olive oil on high heat. 2. Add in chopped onions, 1 Tbsp turmeric, and 2 Tbsp pickled mango and fry until onions are light brown -- mash the pickled mango while frying. Part II 3. As the above mixture is frying, wash 2 cups of rice 5-times in cold water. 4. Add uncooked but washed rice into the the spicy mixture and stir. 5. Add 6 cups water, and keep on high heat. 6. Add in cauliflower, cubed cooked potato, tomato, carrots and frozen peas. If the final mixture is not completely covered in water, add more water. 7. Add 3 Tbsp salt, cover and bring to a boil. 8. As the mixture begins to boil, remove cover slightly to help steam escape, and reduce heat to low. 9. Let simmer for 15minutes or longer if needed (periodically taste to see if rice is cooked). Part III. 10. Once the mixture is cooked, stir in 2 Tbsp garam masala powder + 2 Tbsp fresh ginger and stir thoroughly. 11. Add salt to taste, and serve.
CHICKEN CARROT PILAF
"While this colorful stovetop supper is perfect for everyday family meals, it makes a lovely company dinner, too," notes Frances Musser of Newmanstown, Pennsylvania. "I like to serve it with homemade rolls," she adds.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large skillet, brown chicken in butter until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, add the rice, carrots, onion, mushrooms and red pepper. Cook and stir until rice is browned and onion is tender. , Stir in broth. Place chicken over rice mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir in parsley. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 755mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 21g protein.
AROMATIC PEAS AND CARROT PILAF FOR ONE
This is my very own, 100% original recipe for an authentic Indian "pulao". The word "pilaf" is distortion of the word "pulao" which simply means a rice dish cooked with veggies and spices. This tastes great with a spicy raita, or with plain yogurt. Using margarine makes this a vegan.
Provided by Anu_N
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 50m
Yield 1 main dish serving, 1-2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Wash the rice well; drain.
- Melt butter/margarine/ghee in a saucepan over low to medium heat.
- Saute garlic paste/powder/minced garlic in butter for about 15 seconds, then add the chopped onions and saute until browned, about 5-10 minutes.
- Add the rice, cumin seeds, bay leaf, cinnamon stick, peppercorns, and cloves to the onion-garlic mixture and saute for 10-15 minutes or until the rice is evenly browned.
- Now add carrots, peas, salt, and water, stir, bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and cook, without stirring, until the rice is tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Uncover and evaporate excess water if any, remove from flame, and fluff up with a fork.
- Season with extra salt and pepper, if necessary, and serve hot!
CHICKEN CARROT PILAF
Although this recipe has been changed a little to satisfy personal preferences, the original came from the Taste of Home Best Ever Chicken Cookbook 2009.
Provided by Sydney Mike
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large skillet, brown chicken strips in butter until no longer pink, about 8 to 10 minutes; remove from heat but keep warm.
- In the same skillet, add rice, carrots, onion, and red bell pepper, cooking and stirring, until rice is browned and onion is tender, about 15 minutes.
- Stir in chicken broth; place chicken strips over rice mixture.
- Bring to boil; reduce heat; cover and simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Stir in parsley.
- Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
CARROT-CUMIN PILAF
'Cowgirl's Cuisine: Rustic Recipes and Cowgirl Adventures from a Texas Ranch' by Paula Disbrowe. Standard Texmati or Indian Basmati can be substituted for brown Texmati rice.
Provided by C G
Categories Rice Sides
Time 1h20m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Gently warm the vegetable broth, bay leaves and oregano sprigs in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
- 2. Heat up the olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat. Add the minced shallots, cooking until softened and lightly golden, about 3-4 minutes.
- 3. Next add the Texmati rice and cumin seeds; cook until the rice is opaque and the cumin seeds are fragrant, about 4 minutes.
- 4. Stir in the carrot rounds and salt.
- 5. Pour the warmed broth into the rice mixture. Stir, bring to a BOIL, cover and reduce heat to a simmer. If using brown Texmati rice, you will have to cook the rice for about 45-50 minutes. If using standard Texmati or basmati, cook for about 20 minutes.
- 6. Remove skillet from burner and set aside, covered for 10 minutes.
- 7. Taste and adjust seasoning if desired, fluff with fork and serve.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful vegetables, fragrant spices, and well-seasoned broth will elevate the taste of your carrot pilaf.
- Toast the rice: This step adds a nutty flavor and helps prevent the rice from sticking together.
- Cook the rice in broth: Using broth instead of water adds depth and richness to the pilaf.
- Add vegetables and spices: Carrots are the star of this dish, but feel free to add other vegetables you have on hand, such as onions, celery, or peas. Common spices used in carrot pilaf include cumin, coriander, and paprika.
- Garnish before serving: A sprinkling of fresh herbs, such as cilantro or parsley, adds a pop of color and freshness to the pilaf.
Conclusion:
Carrot pilaf is a versatile and delicious side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of main courses. It is a great way to use up leftover rice and vegetables, and it can be easily customized to your own taste preferences. Whether you are looking for a simple weeknight meal or a special occasion side dish, carrot pilaf is a great option. With its vibrant color, savory flavor, and fluffy texture, it is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.
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