Description
This Rice Pilaf with Pine Nuts is a fluffy, aromatic Mediterranean side dish made with tender long-grain rice, toasted pine nuts, and sautéed onions. Simple ingredients come together to create a buttery, nutty flavor that pairs beautifully with chicken, lamb, fish, or vegetarian meals. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy rice pilaf brings warmth and comfort to any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cups warm vegetable or chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Toast pine nuts in a dry pan over medium heat for 2–3 minutes until golden. Remove and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in the same pan and sauté chopped onion until soft and translucent.
- Add rinsed rice and stir for 2–3 minutes to lightly toast.
- Pour in warm broth, add salt and pepper, and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 15 minutes without stirring.
- Turn off heat and let rest covered for 10 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork and stir in toasted pine nuts, parsley, and lemon juice before serving.
Notes
Rinse rice thoroughly before cooking to keep it fluffy. Watch pine nuts closely while toasting as they burn quickly. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheat gently with a splash of water.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg