Rice Pilaf

prep time:
15 min
total time:
1 hr
Makes 6 sides
LoriLori Wanner

Easy side dish, good with grilled meat or fish.

ingredients

  • 1 cup short or medium grained rice
  • 1/4 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1/4 cup diced onion
  • 1/4 cup frozen peas
  • 1/4 cup diced red or yellow bell pepper
  • 1 t dried thyme
  • 1 1/2 t salt
  • 1 t pepper
  • 2 T olive oil
  • 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
  • 1 T toasted almonds to garnish (optional)

directions

  • 1

    In a large frying pan on medium high heat, add the oil and then add in the onion and bell pepper. Saute for 5 minutes. Add the rice and saute for 2 to 3 more minutes or until the rice starts getting translucent. Add the remaining ingredients except for the almonds and stir. Bring to a boil, cover, turn the heat to low and cook until liquid is absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes.

  • 2

    Turn out into a large serving bowl, fluff with a fork and garnish with almonds.

notes

You can always switch up the vegetables to what's in season.

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