Pecan Rice Pilaf
This Pecan Rice Pilaf is an easy side dish made with flavorful rice and crunchy pecans.
Servings 8
Calories 323kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Salted butter substitute with vegan butter if desired
- 1/2 cup Onion diced
- 2 cups Uncooked white rice
- 3.5 cups Vegetable broth
- 1/2 teaspoon Dried Thyme
- 1.5 teaspoons Kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Pepper
- 1/4 cup Golden raisins
- 1/4 cup Dried cranberries
- 1 cup Chopped pecans
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley finely chopped
Instructions
- Add pecans to a skillet heated over medium heat and saute them until they are lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Set pecans aside.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in the same skillet over medium high heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until the onions are tender, about 10 minutes.
- Once the onions are done add rice to skillet and stir well.
- Add broth, salt, thyme, and pepper. Bring the liquid to a boil then cover and reduce to a simmer until rice is tender and all liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
- Once the rice is done remove from the heat and use a fork to fluff the rice.
- Gently toss the dried cranberries, golden raisins, pecans and parsley into the mixture. Place the lid back on and let sit (off of the heat) for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 323kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 874mg | Potassium: 167mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 401IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg