Rice Pilaf Made Easy: A Flavorful Twist with Turkey Bacon
This Rice Pilaf recipe combines the rich flavors of turkey bacon with perfectly cooked rice for a delicious meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rice
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add olive oil and sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until soft.
- Add rice to the pot and stir until it’s coated with oil.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until rice is cooked.
- Chop the cooked turkey bacon and stir it into the rice before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding herbs like thyme or parsley.
- This dish pairs well with roasted vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg