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Discover the delectable fusion of flavors in our recipe for rice pilaf with spinach and caramelized onions. This dish takes the classic rice pilaf to new heights with the addition of vibrant spinach and caramelized onions, resulting in a colorful and flavorful masterpiece. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and bring a touch of sophistication to your dining table.

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RICE PILAF WITH SPINACH AND CARAMELIZED ONIONS



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Categories     Leafy Green     Onion     Rice     Side     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Spice     Spinach     Carrot     Healthy     Christmas Eve     Bon Appétit     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 (side-dish) servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 very large onions, halved, sliced (about 4 cups)
1 large carrot, coarsely grated
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 cups arborio rice or medium-grain white rice
4 cups canned low-salt chicken broth or vegetable broth
1 6-ounce bag fresh baby spinach

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large wide pot over medium heat. Add onions; sauté until tender and deep brown, about 20 minutes. Transfer 1/2 cup onion slices to small bowl and reserve. Add carrot, cumin, and garlic to onions in pot; stir 1 minute. Stir in rice. Add broth; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer until rice is tender and most liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Stir spinach into rice mixture; cover and cook until spinach wilts, about 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer pilaf to bowl; top with reserved 1/2 cup onion slices.

AWESOME RICE PILAF



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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

CARAMELIZED ONION AND LENTIL PILAF



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Back in 2003, Nigella Lawson brought to The Times a recipe for chicken and apricot masala, and with it, she paired this dish, a caramelized onion and lentil pilaf. "The sweet smokiness of scorched onion and the depth of spicing you get from cumin, coriander and cloves more than balances out the rich texture of the rice studded with lentils and mustard seeds," she wrote. "This dish is robust and earthy ballast. I might even have it by itself for supper, with no more than a salad of diced cucumber, dressed with yogurt and dried mint, on the side." Perhaps you should do the same.

Provided by Nigella Lawson

Categories     dinner, main course, side dish

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter) or vegetable oil
1 onion, peeled, halved and thinly sliced into half-moons
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
2 cloves
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
4 dried curry leaves (optional)
2 teaspoons salt
Black pepper
1 cup French green lentils
1 cup basmati rice

Steps:

  • In a large heavy-based saucepan, heat ghee over medium heat. Add onion slices, and sauté until softened and deep golden brown. Remove half the onions and set aside.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and add turmeric, cumin, coriander, cloves, mustard seeds and curry leaves. Add salt, and season with black pepper to taste.
  • Combine lentils and rice in a fine-meshed sieve, and rinse well with cold water. Drain, then add to pan. Add 4 cups water, raise heat, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to very low, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes. Water should be completely absorbed; if not, remove pan from heat, remove lid and cover pan with a kitchen towel, then replace lid and allow to stand for 10 minutes.
  • To serve, fluff pilaf with a fork, and transfer to a serving bowl. Garnish with reserved onions.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 300, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 48 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 214 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SPINACH RICE PILAF



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This Spinach Rice Pilaf is a great side to any chicken, meat or poultry. I was searching for this recipe after having this dish at a Greek resturant, and found it on another website. It has very little fat, and lots of spinach and other veggies, so it is healthy too.

Provided by ashleyann12

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 cups, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium carrot, diced
1 small onion, diced
2 leeks, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
3/4 cup long-grain rice
1/2 cup canned tomato, chopped
1 cup chicken stock
1 pinch salt and pepper
1 lb spinach, rinsed, stems removed
2 teaspoons Italian parsley, chopped
2 sprigs dill, chopped 2 sprigs

Steps:

  • Heat oil in pan until hot. Saute carrot, onion, leeks and celery for 5 minutes. Add rice; saute 1 minute.
  • Add tomatoes; saute 2 minutes. Add all but 2 Tbsp stock. Bring to simmer; add salt and pepper. Cover; cook 10 minutes.
  • Add spinach; stir. Add remaining stock, if needed, and herbs. Cover; cook 5 minutes.

EASY RICE PILAF



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Onion soup mix and frozen peas really "rev up" your rice in this recipe. This side dish is a nice alternative to potatoes and complements turkey or any main course.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1-1/2 to 2 tablespoons onion soup mix
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-2/3 cups boiling water
1 cup frozen peas

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown rice in oil, stirring constantly. Blend in soup mix and pepper. Stir in water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until the rice is tender. Stir in peas. Cover and cook for 5 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

SARAH'S RICE PILAF



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This is a delicious twist to traditional rice.

Provided by sarahbillings

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Pilaf

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons butter
½ cup orzo pasta
½ cup diced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup uncooked white rice
2 cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a lidded skillet over medium-low heat. Cook and stir orzo pasta until golden brown. Stir in onion and cook until onion becomes translucent, then add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Mix in the rice and chicken broth. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244 calories, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 17.8 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 524.3 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

RICE PILAF WITH GARLIC AND ONIONS



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Make and share this Rice Pilaf With Garlic and Onions recipe from Food.com.

Provided by 2Bleu

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 medium onion, chopped
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups basmati rice, uncooked
2 ounces vermicelli, broken into 1/2-inch pieces
29 ounces chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Heat oil in an oven-proof saucepan, saute' onion for about 5 minutes.
  • Add garlic, rice, and vermicelli. Saute 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Stir in broth, salt and pepper. Bake uncoered at 350 for 30 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir in fresh parsley and serve.

Tips for Perfect Rice Pilaf with Spinach and Caramelized Onions:

- Use a medium-grain rice like basmati or jasmine for the best texture. - Rinse the rice thoroughly before cooking to remove starch and prevent clumping. - Sauté the onions slowly over low heat until they are deeply caramelized and golden brown. This will add a rich, sweet flavor to the pilaf. - Use a good quality vegetable broth or stock for the cooking liquid. This will add flavor and depth to the pilaf. - Add the spinach just before the rice is cooked through. This will prevent it from overcooking and becoming mushy. - Fluff the rice with a fork before serving to separate the grains and make it light and fluffy.

Conclusion:

This rice pilaf with spinach and caramelized onions is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a side dish or main course. It's perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. The combination of flavors and textures in this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to cook rice, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed.

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