The BEST rice pilaf! #ricepilaf #sidedish #easyrecipe

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while adding flavor.

peas

🥗Healthier: green beans

💰Cheaper: frozen peas

Frozen peas are often less expensive and convenient.

Dice one small white onion and mince 2-3 cloves of garlic.

Rinse 2 cups of basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

In a large pot, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat until melted and bubbly.

Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot and sauté until the onions are translucent.

Add 1/2 cup of vermicelli noodles to the pot and toast while stirring until golden brown.

Add the rinsed rice to the pot and toss everything together.

Add 1 bay leaf, crack in some black pepper, and add 1 teaspoon of sea salt.

Pour in chicken stock and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cover the pot.

After about 15 minutes, check if the rice is done, then turn off the heat and remove the bay leaf.

Fluff the rice with a fork and taste to adjust salt if necessary.

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