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Rice Pilaf- – Fragrant, Crispy & So Comforting

Subtly Spiced, Crispy-Bottomed, and Perfect with Tandoori Chicken
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Side Dish
Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients
  

  • 4 oz unsalted butter
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 whole cloves
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cup Basmati rice
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Melt butter in a large oven-safe pan.
  • Add onions, cinnamon stick, cloves, and bay leaf to the pan.
  • Sauté on med/high heat until onions are translucent.
  • Add rice, mix to coat with butter.
  • Add broth to the pan. Bring to a boil.
  • Remove from heat. Cover top with foil. (Do not want to use a fitted lid for the pan or else the liquid will not be able to escape).
  • Bake in the oven for 1 hour. Check at 45 mins to make sure the bottom is not burning.
  • Remove cinnamon stick, cloves and bay leaf before eating. Enjoy!
Keyword Dairy-free, Easy, Side