Rice Pilaf with Pine Nuts

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
37%
Rice Pilaf with Pine Nuts
45 min.
4
334kcal

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Welcome to a delightful journey of flavors with our Rice Pilaf with Pine Nuts—a versatile dish perfect for any occasion! Whether you’re looking for a sophisticated side dish for a dinner party or a wholesome snack to accompany your lunch, this recipe checks all the boxes. With its rich, nutty flavor and delightful texture, it elevates the humble rice into a culinary masterpiece.

This vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free pilaf is not only simple to prepare but also takes only 45 minutes to make, allowing you to serve a delicious and healthy meal without the stress. The combination of long-grain rice, sautéed onions, and toasted pine nuts creates a harmonious blend that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Perfectly fluff the rice after simmering and watch as the pine nuts add a crunchy, golden finish, making this dish not just a meal but a feast for the eyes. With only 334 calories per serving, you get a guilt-free indulgence that fits seamlessly into any dietary plan. Your family and friends will be amazed at the depth of flavor in this simple yet elegant dish. Get ready to impress with this wonderful Rice Pilaf with Pine Nuts!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups chicken broth 
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • small onion finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup pinenuts toasted
  • cup rice long-grain white

Equipment

  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Heat oil in small saucepan over medium-high heat.
  2. Add onion and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in rice.
  3. Add broth; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Fluff rice with fork; add pine nuts. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts

Calories334kcal
Protein8.88%
Fat41.97%
Carbs49.15%

Properties

Glycemic Index
22.05
Glycemic Load
22.62
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
11.562173930523%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.88mg
Kaempferol
0.11mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
3.55mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:334.48kcal
16.72%
Fat:15.9g
24.46%
Saturated Fat:1.56g
9.74%
Carbohydrates:41.88g
13.96%
Net Carbohydrates:40.36g
14.68%
Sugar:1.52g
1.69%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:29.97mg
1.3%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.57g
15.14%
Manganese:2.01mg
100.56%
Copper:0.38mg
18.82%
Phosphorus:181.84mg
18.18%
Vitamin E:2.13mg
14.22%
Magnesium:56.55mg
14.14%
Vitamin B3:2.71mg
13.57%
Zinc:1.71mg
11.41%
Vitamin K:11.32µg
10.78%
Selenium:7.19µg
10.27%
Iron:1.55mg
8.59%
Potassium:255.63mg
7.3%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.79%
Fiber:1.52g
6.09%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
6.08%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.43%
Vitamin B5:0.54mg
5.43%
Folate:12.76µg
3.19%
Calcium:23.25mg
2.33%
Vitamin C:1.43mg
1.73%
Vitamin B12:0.09µg
1.48%
Source:Epicurious