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Longhorn Steakhouse Rice Pilaf

Longhorn Steakhouse Rice Pilaf

This copycat recipe of Longhorn Steakhouse Rice Pilaf is a favorite side dish for so many people! Lightly seasoned and sprinkled with veggies - it's a great side dish for steaks, chicken and seafood!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people
Calories 175 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cups long grain white rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 3 tbsp butter divided
  • 1/4 cup finely diced red pepper
  • 1 small carrot minced
  • 2 tbsp finely diced onion
  • 1 tbsp parsley
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Rinse rice under water and drain.
    1 cups long grain white rice
  • In a medium pot over high heat, add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
    2 cups chicken broth
  • Once water is boiling, pour in rinsed rice. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15-18 minutes. You should notice holes in the rice and the liquid should be mainly gone.
  • Remove from heat and leave covered for 5 minutes. After five minutes, use a fork to fluff the rice.
  • In a large skillet, turn to medium-high heat. Add 2 tbsp butter to hot skillet.
    3 tbsp butter
  • Once melted, add red pepper, carrot and onion and pan fry until they tender - about 7 min.
    1/4 cup finely diced red pepper, 1 small carrot, 2 tbsp finely diced onion
  • Add add’l tbsp butter, cooked rice and fry with the vegetables for 2-3 minutes.
    3 tbsp butter
  • Add parsley, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste, and cook for a minute or two longer. Garnish with additional parsley and a lemon wedge.
    1 tbsp parsley, 1 tsp lemon juice, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper

Notes

**We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cupCalories: 175kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 539mgPotassium: 107mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2126IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 0.4mg
Keyword copycat, longhorn, rice
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