Rice Pilaf Made Easy: A Flavorful Twist with Turkey Bacon
Discover how to make a delicious Rice Pilaf with a twist of turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and chop.
- In the same skillet, sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until soft.
- Add rice and stir for a minute until lightly toasted.
- Pour in chicken broth, add cooked bacon, and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 18 minutes, or until rice is cooked.
- Fluff with a fork before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding herbs like parsley or thyme.
- Feel free to substitute rice with quinoa for a healthier option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg