Minted Rice Pilaf

Updated Oct. 11, 2023

Total Time
43 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
33 minutes
Rating
4(9)
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Ingredients

Yield:5 cups; 8 servings as a side dish
  • 10sprigs mint, stems reserved and leaves chopped (about ¼ cup)
  • cups chicken or vegetarian broth
  • cups water
  • 1medium-size onion (about 6 ounces), peeled and finely chopped
  • 2tablespoons olive oil
  • cups converted white rice, or basmati
  • ½teaspoon kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Ingredient Substitution Guide
Nutritional analysis per serving (8 servings)

172 calories; 4 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 3 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 31 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 1 gram sugars; 3 grams protein; 128 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place mint stems, chicken broth and water in a 2½-quart souffle dish or casserole with tight-fitting lid. Cook, covered, at 100 percent power in a 650- to 700-watt oven for 10 minutes. If using plastic, prick to release steam.

  2. Step 2

    Remove from oven and uncover. Strain liquid and allow liquid to cool to room temperature. Reserve.

  3. Step 3

    Place onion and oil in the 2½-quart souffle dish or casserole. Cover and cook at 100 percent power for 4 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Remove from oven and uncover. Stir in rice. Cook, uncovered, at 100 percent power for 1 minute 30 seconds.

  5. Step 5

    Remove from oven. Stir in reserved liquid. Re-cover and cook at 100 percent power for 10 minutes.

  6. Step 6

    Remove from oven and uncover. Stir in 2 tablespoons of the chopped mint leaves. Re-cover and cook for 8 minutes longer.

  7. Step 7

    Remove from oven and uncover. Stir in remaining chopped mint, salt and pepper. Serve hot.

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