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Rice Pilaf with grilled vegetables in a pan
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Grilled Vegetable Rice Pilaf

Grilled Vegetable Rice Pilaf is a delicious side dish to serve with grilled steak, chicken, pork or fish. 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: how to make rice taste better, rice pilaf, rice with vegetables
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 147kcal
Author: Milisa

Ingredients

  • 1 large onion sliced
  • 1 cup sliced peppers bell peppers or banana peppers
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 ½ cups long grain rice
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon chicken base or bullion
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to season vegetables
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper plus more to season vegetables
  • ⅓ cup toasted sliced almonds optional
  • 1 tablespoon fresh herbs parsley, thyme or rosemary, optional

Instructions

  • Place sliced vegetables on a grill pan and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Grill over indirect heat with the grill closed about 15 - 20 minutes until vegetables soften and start to caramelize.
  • Remove from grill and set aside or refrigerate until you are ready to make the rice.
  • Add rice, water, chicken base, garlic, salt and pepper to a sauce pan.
  • Whisk until well combined and chicken base is dissolved.
  • Cook over high heat until mixture comes to a boil.
  • Cover and lower to simmer. Cook 15 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir well.
  • Top with toasted almonds and fresh herbs.

Notes

Store leftover rice in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheat rice in a pan with a tablespoon or two of water over medium heat. Stir often until heated through, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 371mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g