Best Vegan Rice Pilaf
The best vegan rice pilaf recipe blends toasted orzo pasta, aromatic vegetables, broth and basmati rice to make a cozy and flavorful dish everyone will enjoy. Just like the boxed mixes that we all loved as a kid, this rice pilaf is the perfect side dish for any meal. But this one is made without dairy or chicken stock so it's completely plant-based. It's sure to be a favorite.
Ingredients
- ½ cup orzo pasta dry
- 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- ½ onion chopped small
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 2 ½ cups water
- 2 tbsp celery minced
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp Vegan Chicken Broth heaping
- 1 cup basmati rice rinsed and drained well
Instructions
- Heat a large, deep sauté over medium heat and add the oil. once hot, add the garlic, onions, and celery and cook for 5-8 minutes, stirring often until browning and fragrant.
- Next Add the orzo and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring often until the pasta grains turn a slightly golden color.
- Then add the rice and fry for 2 more minutes until distributed and beginning to get toasty.
- Add the water, the Soulful Classic or bouillon of your choice, and salt, and give a stir.
- Bring the pan to a boil, then turn the heat to low and cover the pot. Cook until all liquid is absorbed on low, about 15 minutes. Do not stir the rice. Fluff the rice with a fork when it is ready so as not to break the grains and make mushy rice.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 6gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 934mgPotassium: 129mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 18IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg
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