SLOW-COOKER SPRING RICE PILAF

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Fortify standby long-grain rice with a colorful mix of vegetables-carrots, sweet peas, red bell pepper. Toasted almonds bring surprising crunch to this tasty and pretty spring-fresh side.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 3h10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 cups uncooked regular long-grain rice
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 1/2 cups Progresso™ reduced-sodium chicken broth (from 32-ounce carton)
1/2 cup water
1 cup julienne strips (matchstick-size) carrots
1/2 cup frozen sweet peas, thawed
1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In 12-inch skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add rice, onion and salt; cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until rice is lightly golden brown. Stir in broth and water. Heat to boiling; remove from heat.
  • Spray inside of 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Pour rice mixture into cooker. Stir in carrots. Make sure all rice is under liquid and not sticking to side of cooker.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 2 to 2 hours 30 minutes.
  • Stir in peas and bell pepper. Increase heat setting to High; cover and cook 15 to 20 minutes or until hot. Sprinkle with almonds and parsley. Rice will hold on Low heat setting up to 2 hours; stir occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 220 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

Favour's ShortClips
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This pilaf was a delicious and healthy side dish. I served it with grilled chicken and it was a perfect meal.


Aayush Agrahari
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my pilaf turned out dry and bland. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Mostafa Mostafa
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This pilaf was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more vegetables and spices next time.


Abdulqahir Talha
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This pilaf was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious! I will definitely be making this again and again.


Odongo Ricky
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I'm not a fan of rice, but this pilaf was actually pretty good. I would definitely make it again.


RONALD MUHABUZI
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This pilaf is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved it!


Baily Hall
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I made this pilaf for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavors.


Bikash Pandey
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This pilaf was a bit too spicy for my taste. I would use less cayenne pepper next time.


Furlyboy Nesbitt
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I love that this recipe uses fresh vegetables. It makes the pilaf so much more flavorful.


Angela Esor
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This pilaf was a delicious and healthy side dish. I served it with grilled chicken and it was a perfect meal.


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I followed the recipe exactly, but my pilaf turned out dry and bland. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Salma Rajput
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This pilaf was a great way to use up leftover rice. It was quick and easy to make, and it tasted great.


Ramy Ortega
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I'm not a huge fan of pilaf, but this recipe was pretty good. I would definitely make it again.


Tochukwu Jude
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This pilaf was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious! I will definitely be making this again and again.


Tasawer hussain Mallah
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The rice in this pilaf was a little mushy for my liking. I think I would cook it for less time next time.


zulfiqar zulfiqar
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I made this pilaf for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Mada Ali
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This pilaf was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more vegetables and spices next time.


Tamara Notafraid
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. I just threw everything in my slow cooker and let it do its thing. The result was a delicious and flavorful pilaf that was perfect for a weeknight meal.


Katie Benard
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This pilaf was a hit with my family! The flavors were so vibrant and fresh, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.