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Microwave Rice Pilaf
gluten freevegetarian optional
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Microwave Rice Pilaf

This elegant microwave rice pilaf delivers the buttery herbed flavor of a stovetop classic in a fraction of the time. Ready in under 10 minutes, it makes a versatile quick side dish for any main course.

4.5
9 min
🍴2 servings
🔥230 cal
🔖Easy
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30 second summary

Buttery herbed rice pilaf with onion and garlic cooked quickly in the microwave.

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Nutrition per serving

230Calories
4gProtein
40gCarbs
6gFat
1gFiber

Ingredients

2servings

main

seasoning

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Instructions

1

Combine Ingredients

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine instant rice, chicken broth, butter, garlic powder, and dried parsley. Stir to distribute evenly.

2

Microwave Covered

Cover bowl tightly with microwave-safe plastic wrap or a lid. Microwave on high for 4 to 5 minutes until broth is fully absorbed and rice is tender.

3

Fluff and Serve

Carefully remove cover, avoiding steam burns. Fluff rice with a fork, taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, then serve immediately.

Substitutions

chicken brothvegetable broth to make it vegetarian
dried parsleyfresh chives or dried thyme for a different herbal note

Common mistakes

Using regular rice instead of instant rice which results in undercooked hard grains
Not sealing the bowl tightly causing steam to escape and uneven cooking
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