Golden Pine Nut Rice Pilaf

There’s just something cozy and satisfying about the scent of rice simmering in butter and garlic, isn’t there? This Golden Pine Nut Rice Pilaf is one of those dishes that feels fancy but is secretly simple. It’s perfect as a side for dinner parties, holidays, or even an easy weeknight meal when you want something a little extra special.

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

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Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 15

Resting Time: 10

Total Time: 30

Servings: servings

Calories: 214kcal

Equipment

1 Medium saucepan
1 Measuring spoons
1 Measuring cups

Ingredients

½ cup Pine Nuts
1 cup Jasmine rice
1¾ cups Water
2 cloves Garlic minced
½ tsp Onion flakes
1 cube Chicken Bouillon
⅛ tsp Marjoram flakes dried, optional
1 tbsp Butter
1 tsp Olive oil
1 Salt & Pepper to taste

Instructions

In a pan over low heat dry toast the pine nuts until golden or for 3-5 minutes. Gently shake the pan or stir the pine nuts to toast all sides and to prevent burning. Watch closely, they can burn quickly. Set aside.
In a saucepan add the water and the bouillon cubes. Bring to a boil and dissolve the bouillon cubes. Add the remaining ingredients and the pine nuts. Stir.
Cover and using medium heat bring back to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and let simmer for 12-15 minutes or until all the water is absorbed. Do not uncover the rice during the cooking process.
Remove from the heat and let rest for 5-10 minutes.
Fluff with a fork and serve.

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