Orange Rice Pilaf Recipe
Orange flavored, delicously creamy rice.
Servings: 2
Calories: 623kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup finely chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons fine orange zest (the zest is the outside peel)
- ½ cup basmati or other long grain rice
- 1 cup water with 1 chicken bouillon cube added (or 1 cup chicken broth or vegetable bouillion if you want it vegetarian)
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- In a sauce pan heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- When the oil is hot, add the onion and orange zest.
- Cook gently for about 3 minutes until the onion softens.
- Add the rice and stir to coat each grain with oil.
- Pour in the water/bouillon (or chicken broth).
- Reduce heat to low and cook until all the water is absorbed, stirring periodically.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove the pot from the heat and let the rice stand for a couple of minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.
- If you wish, add a bit of chopped fresh basil or other herb from your garden.
Nutrition
Calories: 623kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 28537mg | Potassium: 463mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 29IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 249mg | Iron: 2mg