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Easy Herb Rice Pilaf

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time21 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Keyword: Fresh Herbs, Pilaf, Rice, Rice Pilaf
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups White Rice Long Grain
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 4 Ea Celery Stalks Small Diced
  • 1 Ea Shallot (Or 1/2 Small yellow Onion) Small Dice
  • 3 Cloves Garlic Minced
  • 3 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1/2 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1/2 tsp Dried Rosemary
  • 1/2 Cup Thyme Dried
  • 4 Cups Chicken Stock
  • 1/4 Cup Chopped Parsley
  • 2 Tbsp Butter (Optional)

Instructions

  • Heat Oil over medium high heat. Add Rice and saute until translucent about 3-4 mins. Stirring constantly to avoid the rice from sticking and burning.
  • Add shallot and celery stir and cook till soften about 2-3 mins.
  • Add garlic, salt, and dried herbs stir for 30 seconds.
  • Add broth and bring to boil. Once boiling lower heat to low and simmer with lid on for 14 mins. Remove from heat and let sit for 5 mins.
  • After resting add parsley and butter if using. Fluff rice with wooden spoon and combine the butter and parsley. Serve with roasted chicken or your favorite fish.