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Herbed Rice Pilaf

Name: Herbed Rice Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked long grain rice; 1 cup chopped celery; 3/4 cup chopped onion; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 2-1/2 cups water; 1 package (2 to 2-1/2 ounces) chicken noodle soup mix; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons fresh minced parsley; 1 tablespoon chopped pimientos, optional

14 reviews

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 15 min. + standing

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Sep. 23, 2023

This savory side dish has been a family favorite for years. Our daughter Jennifer became an expert at this recipe at age 12, which was a huge help for a busy working mom like me. We really enjoy this rice dish in the summer with a grilled entree. —Jeri Dobrowski, Beach, North Dakota

Herbed Rice Pilaf Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 cup chopped celery
3/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2-1/2 cups water
1 package (2 to 2-1/2 ounces) chicken noodle soup mix
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons fresh minced parsley
1 tablespoon chopped pimientos, optional

Directions

In a large skillet, cook the rice, celery and onion in butter, stirring constantly, until rice is browned. Stir in the next 5 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley; stir in pimientos if desired.

Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 226 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 426mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1-1/2 fat.

Herbed Rice Pilaf

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