Best 14 Red Pepper Garlic Rice Pilaf Recipes

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Red pepper garlic rice pilaf is a vibrant, flavorful dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. With its combination of sweet red peppers, aromatic garlic, and fluffy rice, this pilaf is sure to please everyone at the table. In this article, we will provide you with a simple and delicious recipe for red pepper garlic rice pilaf, along with tips for making the perfect pilaf every time. Whether you are a seasoned cook or just starting out, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

AWESOME RICE PILAF



Awesome Rice Pilaf image

Rice combined with a medley of vegetables and spices. A great side dish with chicken and pork. Leftovers are great for lunch the next day.

Provided by tooshay

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Pilaf

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 tablespoons butter
2 carrots, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1 small red bell pepper, diced
1 small onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups white rice
1 (8.75 ounce) can no-salt-added sweet corn, drained
1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added sweet peas, drained
5 ½ cups chicken broth
1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
1 ½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons lemon pepper
2 teaspoons dried crushed parsley
4 pinches dried crushed thyme
1 pinch saffron
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir carrots, celery, red bell pepper, onion, and garlic until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
  • Gently stir rice, corn, and peas into vegetables to combine. Pour chicken broth, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce into rice mixture. Season with lemon pepper, parsley, thyme, saffron, salt, and black pepper, bring to a boil, and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let pilaf stand covered until grains are separate, 10 to 15 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.2 calories, Carbohydrate 71.1 g, Cholesterol 11.4 mg, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 379.5 mg, Sugar 3 g

TASTY SPICY RICE PILAF



Tasty Spicy Rice Pilaf image

This recipe makes a delicious side dish. Goes good with meats and veggies. It's a tasty rice with a little bit of spice! I LOVE garlic, so if you don't like it as much as I do, then just add 2 cloves instead of 6.

Provided by Luv2Cook

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Pilaf

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, diced
1 roasted red pepper, diced
6 mushrooms, chopped
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups uncooked instant rice
3 cups chicken stock
2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat; cook and stir onion, red pepper, mushrooms, and garlic until tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in rice. Add chicken stock; cover and boil until liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Season with red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.4 calories, Carbohydrate 49.8 g, Cholesterol 15.8 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 937.4 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

SWEET BELL PEPPER RICE



Sweet Bell Pepper Rice image

Normally a pepper and rice dish has a Mexican or Spanish kind of flair to it. I wanted something a little more Italian, and this is what I came up with.

Provided by Joey Joan

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups water
1 cup long grain rice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small sweet onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
1 small red bell pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tiny pinch salt
1 splash dry white wine
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion in the hot oil until tender, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and continue to cook and stir until onion is translucent, 2 to 3 minutes more. Stir green bell pepper and red bell pepper into onion mixture; cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Season with basil, oregano, black pepper, and salt.
  • Pour wine into vegetable mixture and reduce heat to medium low. Simmer until liquid is reduced, about 5 minutes. Stir rice into vegetables. Top with Parmesan cheese before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Carbohydrate 42.4 g, Cholesterol 1.1 mg, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 76.9 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

FRESH MUSHROOM RICE PILAF



Fresh Mushroom Rice Pilaf image

This version of mushroom rice pilaf uses fresh mushrooms, not canned. Add garlic if you like.

Provided by Karen V.

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Pilaf

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons butter
1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
¼ cup chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 ⅓ cups water
⅔ cup white rice
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 pinch garlic powder
1 pinch ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir mushrooms, bell pepper, and onion until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in water, rice, bouillon granules, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, 14 to 16 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.5 calories, Carbohydrate 27.8 g, Cholesterol 5.4 mg, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 185 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

RED PEPPER GARLIC RICE PILAF



Red Pepper Garlic Rice Pilaf image

I came up with this recipe trying to copycat Ruby Tuesday's. This is so much better and more flavorful.

Provided by amyb1121

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/2 teaspoons butter
1/4 large onion, chopped fine (or less to your liking)
1 garlic clove (chopped fine)
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups rice (I use instant for best results)
1/2 red roasted pepper (buy whole red peppers in a jar and chop fine)
4 tablespoons mexican cheese (or whatever you prefer)

Steps:

  • Melt butter in saucepan. Saute onions for 4 minutes.
  • Add chopped garlic. Cook about 4-5 minutes more, or until onion is tender.
  • Place chicken broth in pan with onion mixture. Bring to boil and cook rice according to package directions.
  • Once rice is done, stir in red bell pepper and fluff with fork.
  • Top with cheese and serve. Delicious!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.9, Fat 2.9, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 7.4, Sodium 197.8, Carbohydrate 30, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.5, Protein 4.3

BLACK GARLIC RICE PILAF



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The first time I ate black garlic, I thought of the marriage between fermented black beans and garlic. It is an umami bomb. I immediately wanted to put it into a rice pilaf dish because it can be cooked indoors or outside. This is truly the reason cast-iron pans were invented-you can put them on top of coals or on a grill with foil, and you have a perfect side dish that just may be even better than the meat course.

Provided by Ming Tsai

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 red onion, small dice
1 red bell pepper, small dice
1 head fermented black garlic, minced
3 cups long-grain rice, washed and drained dry
4 1/2 cups vegetable stock
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill for cooking over indirect medium-high heat.
  • Heat a 12-inch cast-iron pan over medium-high heat on the stovetop and add the oil. Once heated, add the onion, bell pepper and black garlic, stirring to combine. Cook until the onions have sweated and are starting to caramelize, about 3 minutes. Add the rice and stir to combine, coating the rice with the oil. Stir in the stock, then sprinkle with salt and pepper and bring to a simmer. Cover with the lid or foil. Cook over indirect heat for 40 minutes. Remove from the heat, then rest for 10 minutes before serving.

SPICED PEPPER PILAFS



Spiced pepper pilafs image

This colourful vegetarian supper is superhealthy and freezable in individual portions, so you can defrost as many as you need

Provided by Emma Lewis

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 onion , finely chopped
2 garlic cloves , crushed
1cm piece ginger , finely chopped
1 tsp tomato purée
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp garam masala
200g basmati rice
850ml vegetable stock
140g red lentils , washed and drained
200g bag spinach leaves, chopped
handful mint leaves, chopped
8 peppers

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan with a lid. Add the onion, garlic and ginger, then gently cook for 5 mins until softened. Stir in the tomato purée and spices, and cook for 1 min more. Add the rice, stir to coat, then pour in the stock. Bring to the boil, tip in the lentils, cover with the lid and leave to cook over a low heat for 15 mins, until the lentils and rice are cooked. Stir through the spinach and mint (see tip below, if freezing).
  • Use a sharp knife to slice the top off each pepper. Cut out the middle stalk and scoop out any seeds. Carefully trim the bottoms slightly so they stand upright, but the filling won't fall out. Fill each pepper with the rice mix and place the lid on top. Bake or wrap tightly in cling film or freezer bags and freeze.
  • To cook, defrost peppers completely if frozen. Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Place the peppers on a lightly greased baking tray and cook for 25-30 mins or until the peppers have softened. Serve with a green salad tossed with cucumber, herbs and a dollop of yogurt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Fat 2 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 39 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 0.38 milligram of sodium

BAKED GARLIC RICE PILAF



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This is so good, it's hard to stop eating it. Great texture with crunchy edges, great flavor with garlic and black pepper. I like to serve it with poultry, pork, or fish. Plan ahead, it bakes for 70 minutes.

Provided by Northwest Lynnie

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 1h20m

Yield 5-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons butter
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 cup long-grain white rice
2 1/2 cups chicken broth, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375*.
  • Heat butter in a skillet; add garlic and rice and cook until both are golden brown.
  • Add 1 cup of broth and the salt and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil and pour into a covered casserole; bake for 25 minutes.
  • Stir in remaining 1 1/2 cups broth; cook for another 45 minutes.
  • This can be doubled without increasing the cooking time.

THREE PEPPER PILAF



Three Pepper Pilaf image

A rice based dish with a rainbow bell pepper twist.

Provided by Daphne Keble

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Pilaf

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 skinless chicken thighs
3 cups chicken stock
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
4 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
12 ounces uncooked white rice
3 tomatoes, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a large pot, boil chicken pieces in chicken stock, adding onion and garlic to stock before boiling. When chicken is cooked through, remove from stock and set aside. Add turmeric and stir in, then set stock aside.
  • In a large skillet, heat oil. Add mushrooms and saute for 1 minute. Add rice, stir for 2 minutes, then add stock. Let all simmer gently for 20 minutes. In the meantime, skin and slice tomatoes and add to pilaf mixture. Cut cooked chicken into bite size pieces and add to the skillet, along with the red, green and yellow bell peppers. Stir all together and simmer over low heat, stirring, until all liquid is absorbed and rice is separate and fluffy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467.4 calories, Carbohydrate 83.1 g, Cholesterol 57.9 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 23.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 551 mg, Sugar 8.2 g

BELL PEPPER AND RICE PILAF



Bell Pepper and Rice Pilaf image

Categories     Herb     Pepper     Rice     Side     Fall     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Serves 8 to 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter
1 large red onion, chopped
1 large red bell pepper, seeded, chopped
1 large yellow bell pepper, seeded, chopped
2 1/3 cups long-grain white rice
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
3 3/4 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add onion and bell peppers and sauté until tender, about 12 minutes. Add rice, cumin and chili powder; stir 1 minute. Add broth and bring to boil, stirring occasionally. Cover pot. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until rice si tender and broth is absorbed, about 25 minutes. Season pilaf to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.

THE BEST BELL PEPPER AND MUSHROOM RICE PILAF



The Best Bell Pepper and Mushroom Rice Pilaf image

Make and share this The Best Bell Pepper and Mushroom Rice Pilaf recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Charishma_Ramchanda

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons pure wesson canola oil or 3 tablespoons sunflower oil
4 garlic cloves, peeled, washed and chopped
1 onion, peeled, washed and sliced
1 1/2 cups diced red bell peppers
4 cups cooked basmati rice
1 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms
1 teaspoon brown sugar
3 tablespoons light soya sauce
1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
salt
1 cup spring onion, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a wok.
  • Add the garlic and sauté on medium flame until the raw smell is gone and it starts to brown.
  • Add the sliced onion and red bell pepper.
  • Sauté on medium flame for 3 minutes.
  • Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, pepper and salt to taste.
  • Mix well with the other ingredients.
  • Sprinkle spring onions over the rice immediately before serving.
  • Serve hot.
  • Enjoy!

RED PEPPER CHICKEN PILAF



Red Pepper Chicken Pilaf image

This one is right off the back of a container of low-fat Kroger brand chicken broth. I like the recipe because it is elegant, simple, healthy, and very tasty. This is a nice light supper that you can whip out for your family in a hurry. You can also double the recipe for a small dinner party. For a little more color, use one yellow bell pepper. Enjoy!

Provided by Bone Man

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 large red bell peppers, sliced
2 fresh garlic cloves, chopped
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into chunks
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth, canned
1/4 cup white wine
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
4 cups cooked white rice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium high heat, melt the butter and add the cooking oil. Sautee the peppers until they are tender, about 10 minutes. After about the first 8 minutes, add the garlic in with the peppers. Transfer the drained peppers and garlic to a bowl. Reserve remaining oil in the skillet.
  • Pour the flour into a lunch-sized paper bag. Pat each chicken breast dry and, one at a time, shake the breasts in the bag to coat each with flour. Place the chicken breasts into the skillet and brown them on both sides, about 4 minutes per side.
  • Remove the chicken from the skillet and put the peppers back in, adding the broth and the wine. Deglaze any chicken bits with your spatula. Turn the heat to medium high and reduce the liquid to a sauce texture.
  • Return the chicken to the skillet and cook for about 5 more minutes over medium heat. Season with the salt and pepper.
  • Pour the warmed rice on a large platter, pour the chicken and peppers over it, and garnish with the chopped parsley. Serve family style.

SAFFRON RICE AND RED PEPPER PILAF



Saffron Rice and Red Pepper Pilaf image

Categories     Pepper     Rice     Side     Sauté     Bell Pepper     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups chopped red bell peppers
3/4 cup chopped onion
1 1/2 cups basmati rice or other long-grain white rice
3 cups (or more) low-salt chicken broth
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon (generous) crushed saffron threads
6 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
Parmesan cheese shavings

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add peppers and onion. Sauté until soft, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Add rice; stir 1 minute. Mix in 3 cups broth, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and saffron. Bring to simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until liquid is absorbed, about 18 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in 6 tablespoons grated cheese. Season with salt and pepper. (Pilaf can be made 30 minutes ahead. Keep covered. Rewarm over low heat, adding more broth by tablespoonfuls to moisten if necessary.) Stir 1 1/2 tablespoons chives into pilaf. Mound in serving bowl. Top with cheese shavings and remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons chives.

SAFFRON RICE PILAF WITH RED PEPPERS & TOASTED ALMONDS



Saffron Rice Pilaf With Red Peppers & Toasted Almonds image

I think I got this recipe from Fine Cooking Magazine--great read! This simple, tasty side dish reminds me a little of paella, and is so delish--it goes great with just about everything, but I particularly like it with salmon or my Recipe #241378.

Provided by Battle in Seattle

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth (can substitute water, but won't be quite as good)
1/8 teaspoon saffron (about 20 threads or a "pinch")
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, small diced (1 1/4 cups)
1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and small diced (about one cup)
1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice (I use Basmatti)
1 teaspoon kosher salt, more if needed
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste)
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, divided
1 large garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped (can use half as much dry)

Steps:

  • On the stove top or in the microwave, heat the broth until hot. Add the saffron, cover, and let sit for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a heavy-based 3-quart saucepan with a tight lid, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and bell pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft but not browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the rice, salt and cayenne, and stir well to coat each grain with oil. Toast for a full five minutes, stirring regularly to keep the grains separated and to prevent them from sticking to the bottom of the pan (the rice may turn opaque before 5 minutes is up, but keep going). Reduce the heat to low if there are any signs of scorching. Stir in 2 tablespoons of parsley and the garlic.
  • Add the saffron broth, stir once, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 18 minutes. Remove from the heat, and let the pilaf sit, still covered, for five minutes.
  • Once the pilaf has rested, remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork. Using the fork, gently fold in the almonds, the remaining parsley, and the oregano. Taste for seasoning and adjust as needed.
  • P.S. You might be tempted to leave out the saffron because it's expensive, but DON'T DO IT! It's worth every penny, and one jar goes a long way. If you have a Trader Joe's in your area, you can pick up a jar for about three to four bucks. If you don't have a TJ's, I'm sorry for you.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh garlic and red bell pepper.
  • If you don't have red pepper flakes, you can substitute 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
  • Cook the rice until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it.
  • Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.
  • Serve the rice pilaf as a side dish with your favorite main course.

Conclusion:

Red pepper garlic rice pilaf is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is packed with flavor from the garlic, red bell pepper, and spices. This rice pilaf is also a good source of fiber and nutrients. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy side dish, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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