Pilaf

Pilaf recipes have been around for centuries, with the earliest known recipe dating back to the 9th century. Pilaf is a rice dish that is cooked in a broth and often includes meat, vegetables, and spices. The dish is believed to have originated in Persia, and it was later adopted by the Turks and Arabs. Pilaf made its way to Europe in the 14th century, and it has been a popular dish ever since. There are many different variations of pilaf, and each culture has its own unique take on the dish. Pilaf is a versatile dish that can be made with different ingredients to suit any taste. Whether you like your pilaf simple or packed with flavor, there is a recipe out there for you.

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Recipes

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Green Rice Pilaf

  • black pepper
  • salt
  • soy sauce
  • lemon zest
  • garlic
  • onion
  • cilantro
  • parsley
  • rice
  • oil
  • chicken stock
  • chive
  • mint
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Sweet Spiced Mushroom and Apricot Pilaf

  • salt
  • onion
  • porcini mushroom
  • oyster mushroom
  • garlic
  • olive oil
  • basmati rice
  • parsley
  • ancho chile
  • chicken
  • cinnamon
  • green onion
  • star anise
  • portobello mushroom
  • apricot
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Spiced Basmati Rice and Sweet Corn Pilaf

  • salt
  • yogurt raita
  • raisin
  • ginger
  • onion
  • black peppercorn
  • coriander seed
  • cumin seed
  • turmeric
  • cashew
  • saffron
  • basmati rice
  • chicken broth
  • cilantro
  • green onion
  • garlic
  • cardamom
  • corn
  • butter
  • clove
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Crispy Green Rice Pilaf

  • pea
  • serrano chile
  • raisin
  • pistachio
  • salt
  • olive oil
  • lime juice
  • white miso
  • green onion
  • feta
  • cilantro
  • white rice
  • sugar snap pea
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Lemon Rice Pilaf

  • water
  • garlic
  • lemon
  • grain white rice
  • oil
  • chicken broth
  • onion
  • dill
  • parsley
  • salt
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Quinoa-Cranberry Pilaf

  • salt
  • cranberry
  • pecan
  • white wine
  • fennel
  • onion
  • water
  • black pepper
  • chicken broth
  • quinoa
  • rosemary
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • kale
  • rosemary
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Spicy Shrimp Pilaf

  • lime
  • turmeric
  • shrimp
  • basmati rice
  • salt
  • cilantro
  • vegetable oil
  • tomato paste
  • ginger
  • black pepper
  • onion
  • garlic
  • coriander
  • chiles de árbol
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Spinach Rice Pilaf

  • spinach
  • grain rice
  • onion
  • salt
  • vegetable broth
  • dill
  • butter
  • garlic
  • black pepper
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One Skillet Oven Baked Chicken Shawarma and Rice Pilaf

  • cayenne pepper
  • cardamom
  • smoked paprika
  • garlic
  • onion
  • chicken broth
  • grain rice
  • cardamon powder
  • coriander
  • cumin
  • olive oil
  • raisin
  • water
  • cinnamon
  • garlic
  • lemon juice
  • salt
  • chickpea
  • chicken thigh
  • black pepper
  • cilantro
  • parsley
  • yoghurt
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Rice Pilaf

  • salt
  • grain white rice
  • onion
  • black pepper
  • parsley
  • butter
  • chicken broth
  • garlic
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Middle Eastern Lamb and Lentil Rice Pilaf

  • rice
  • sugar
  • onion
  • tin lentil
  • water
  • salt
  • chilli powder
  • cinnamon
  • black pepper
  • olive oil
  • coriander
  • garlic
  • cumin powder
  • tomato
  • mince lamb
  • spinach
  • fried asian shallot
  • parsley
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Indian Chicken Pilaf (Pulao)

  • cinnamon
  • yogurt
  • garlic paste
  • ginger paste
  • ground ​
  • coriander
  • garam masala
  • lemon juice
  • red chili powder
  • salt
  • rice
  • onion
  • chicken thigh
  • bay leaf
  • tomato
  • vegetable oil
  • cumin seed
  • green coriander
  • chicken stock
  • green cardamom
  • black peppercorn
  • clove
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Basmati Rice Pilaf with Peas

  • basmati rice
  • vegetable oil
  • salt
  • black mustard seed
  • onion
  • cinnamon
  • black pepper
  • lime juice
  • simmering water
  • green pea
  • clove
  • cardamom
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Sprouted Brown Rice Pilaf

  • sprouted brown rice
  • chicken broth
  • almond
  • onion
  • carrot
  • cinnamon
  • cumin
  • parsley
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • parsley
  • salt
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Basmati Rice Pilaf

  • salt
  • fennel seed
  • cinnamon
  • onion
  • black peppercorn
  • basmati rice
  • butter
  • cumin seed
  • bay leaf
  • cardamom
  • water
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Rice Recipes: Jeweled Rice Pilaf

  • lemon juice
  • orange juice
  • green onion
  • parsley
  • pomegranate aril
  • coriander
  • cumin
  • maple syrup
  • salt
  • mint
  • cinnamon
  • olive oil
  • white wine vinegar
  • garlic
  • grain white
  • black pepper
  • chickpea
  • salt
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Fragrant Chickpea Rice Pilaf

  • basmati rice
  • olive oil
  • cumin
  • garam masala
  • water
  • tins chickpea
  • fried shallot
  • cilantro
  • parsley
  • sultana
  • salt
  • black pepper
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Rice Pilaf

  • rice
  • lemon juice
  • butter
  • black pepper
  • chicken broth
  • carrot
  • celery
  • parsley
  • almond
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Red Quinoa and Lentil Pilaf

  • pepper
  • french green lentil
  • vegetable stock
  • cauliflower
  • onion
  • bay leaf
  • carrot
  • celery
  • garlic
  • shallot
  • thyme
  • red quinoa
  • marcona almond
  • parsley
  • coconut oil
  • salt
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Wild Rice Pilaf

  • brown rice rice
  • brussels sprout
  • thyme
  • sweet potato
  • pecan
  • salt
  • parsley
  • water
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • shallot
  • black pepper
  • cranberry
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Rice Pilaf

  • parsley
  • thyme
  • creole seasoning
  • salt
  • bay leaf
  • onion
  • celery
  • grain white rice
  • green onion
  • black pepper
  • garlic
  • zucchini
  • chicken broth
  • butter
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Uyghur Lamb Rice Pilaf

  • onion
  • ginger thumb
  • salt
  • onion
  • jasmine rice
  • lamb
  • chinese wine
  • vegetable oil
  • black peppercorn
  • cumin seed
  • salt
  • carrot
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Basic Rice Pilaf

  • salt
  • rice
  • green onion
  • parsley
  • olive oil
  • creole seasoning
  • onion
  • shrimp
  • chicken broth
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Butternut Squash Pilaf

  • pepper
  • brown rice
  • tomato paste
  • salt
  • garlic
  • onion
  • fennel frond
  • white wine
  • water
  • cinnamon
  • butternut squash
  • oregano
  • water
  • olive oil
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Sweet Potato Pilaf

  • kale
  • rice
  • asparagus
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • sweet potato
  • onion
  • pepper
  • salt
  • vegetable broth
  • bacon
  • parsley
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Fort Rice Pilaf

  • salt
  • black
  • currant
  • olive oil
  • pine nut
  • saffron thread
  • basmati rice
  • bell pepper
  • bell pepper
  • barberry
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Freekeh Pilaf with Sumac

  • salt
  • olive oil
  • tomato
  • sumac
  • onion
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Ingredient Breakdown

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salt
onion
olive oil
garlic
butter
black pepper
parsley
water
chicken broth
basmati rice
cinnamon
rice
carrot
almond
green onion
cilantro
lemon juice
thyme
pepper
cumin
chicken stock
mint
cardamom
bay leaf
shallot
pistachio
grain white rice
vegetable oil
pea
coriander
celery
quinoa
tomato
sugar
ginger
lemon zest
cumin seed
apricot
raisin
pecan
mushroom
dill
allspice
black peppercorn
turmeric
clove
bell pepper
grain rice
vegetable broth
barley
oil
chive
rosemary
saffron thread
jasmine rice
butternut squash
chicken
saffron
tomato paste
lime juice
feta
pine nut
cauliflower
lemon
cranberry
white wine
currant
spinach
chickpea
chicken thigh
lamb
leek
garam masala
sage
chicken breast
barberry
rose water
black raisin
orzo pasta
porcini mushroom
coriander seed
angel hair pasta
fennel
zest
kale
lime
shrimp
sultana
brown rice
green lentil
red wine vinegar
grain white
vegetable stock
grain brown rice
yogurt
green pea
coconut oil
milk
millet
sweet potato
creole seasoning
zucchini
asparagus
oregano
bacon
jalapeño
broccoli
soy sauce
lentil
vermicelli
skimmed vegetable
petite pea
spanish onion
oyster mushroom
ancho chile
star anise
portobello mushroom
yogurt raita
cashew
corn
bulgur
beet
goat cheese
caraway seed
beet green
serrano chile
white miso
white rice
sugar snap pea
farro
balsamic vinegar
cherry
cardamom seed
herb
vegetable
bomba
hard squash
hot chicken broth
chiles de árbol
cayenne pepper
smoked paprika
cardamon powder
yoghurt
tin lentil
chilli powder
cumin powder
mince lamb
fried asian shallot
brown basmati rice
aleppo pepper
prune
chestnut
lemon peel
green garlic
garlic paste
ginger paste
ground ​
red chili powder
green coriander
green cardamom
white pepper
red pepper flake
ghee
tahiniherb sauce
grind bulgur
tahini
grape tomato
honey
black mustard seed
simmering water
sprouted brown rice
yellow bell pepper
ground