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Vegetable Rice Pilaf
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Vegetable Rice Pilaf

Course Sides
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6
Author Pam / For the Love of Cooking / Original by The Kitchen Witch

Equipment

  • Large saucepan

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp butter or olive oil
  • ½ cup onion diced finely
  • ½ cup carrots diced finely
  • ½ cup celery diced finely
  • 2 tsp chicken bouillon granules
  • 1 cup of white jasmine rice
  • 1¾ cups of water
  • Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a medium-sized saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, for 4-5 minutes.
  • Add the rice and bouillon granules and cook, stirring often, for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the water, sea salt, and freshly cracked pepper to taste, then stir and bring to a boil.  
  • Cover with a lid and reduce the heat to a simmer; cook UNDISTURBED for 20 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and let sit for another 5 minutes–don't remove the lid!
  • Fluff the rice with a fork, taste, and re-season if needed. Toss in the parsley and mix. Serve immediately. Enjoy.