LEMON PECAN PILAF

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Grated lemon peel brings delicate flavor to this rice side dish while pecans add a satisfying crunch. Cindie Ekstrand of Duarte, California sent the recipe for this crowd-pleaser that can be quickly prepared. "My sister gave me the recipe," she writes. "It's easy to make and very tasty."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 cups chicken broth
2-1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup pecan halves
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Stir in rice; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the rice is tender. Meanwhile, melt butter in a nonstick skillet. Add the pecans; saute until golden. Stir in the lemon juice and zest. Pour over rice and stir to coat. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 527mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Ansar abbas Mhr
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This pilaf was delicious! The lemon and pecans gave it a really unique flavor and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Nabawanuka Halima
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This pilaf was a great way to use up some leftover rice. The lemon and pecans added a lot of flavor and the dish was really easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


mohamed fazil
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this pilaf. The lemon and pecans added a really nice flavor and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Nova Kings
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This pilaf was a big hit with my family. The rice was cooked perfectly and the lemon and pecans added a great flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Pauline Musonye
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This pilaf was a delicious and easy side dish. The lemon and pecans added a nice pop of flavor and crunch. I would definitely make this again.


Oyunerdene Batbayr
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This pilaf was a great success! The rice was cooked perfectly and the lemon and pecans added a great flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Richard Joubert
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I was really impressed with this pilaf. It was easy to make and the flavor was amazing. The lemon and pecans added a really nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


SD Hafijul Islam
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This pilaf was delicious! The lemon and pecans gave it a really unique flavor and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Asif khan private Gmail
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This pilaf was a great way to use up some leftover rice. The lemon and pecans added a lot of flavor and the dish was really easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Michael James
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this pilaf. The lemon and pecans added a really nice flavor and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Naf Nafboon
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This pilaf was a big hit with my family. The rice was cooked perfectly and the lemon and pecans added a great flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Ayub
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This pilaf was a delicious and easy side dish. The lemon and pecans added a nice pop of flavor and crunch. I would definitely make this again.


Christine Broderick
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I was really impressed with this pilaf. It's a great way to use up leftover rice, and the lemon and pecans add a lot of flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.


Lut Sosa
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This pilaf was so easy to make and it turned out perfectly. The rice was fluffy and flavorful, and the pecans added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Yceeja Wyclef
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The lemon and pecans give the pilaf a really interesting and flavorful twist. I highly recommend it!


Joker
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The lemon and pecan flavors in this pilaf are so unique and delicious. I've never had anything quite like it before. It's definitely a dish that I'll be making again and again.


Karan Giri
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I've made this pilaf several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and the ingredients are readily available. I highly recommend it!


Clinton Kagiso
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This lemon pecan pilaf was a hit with my family! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the pecans added a nice crunchy texture. I will definitely be making this again.


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