RCI-RC.001.0092.001
Holiday Herb and Nut Pilaf
Makes 6 servings
Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon
- onion1 mediumfinely chopped
- thinly sliced shiitake or button mushrooms1 cup
- garlic1 cloveminced
- red or yellow bell pepper1 mediumchopped
- 3 cups
- coarsely chopped toasted pecans¾ cup
- 1 tablespoon
- ½ teaspoon
- ¼ teaspoon
Method
1
Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted and foaming.
2
Add finely chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
3
Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
1 minutes
4
Add thinly sliced mushrooms and chopped bell pepper to the skillet, stirring to coat with butter. Cook until the mushrooms release their moisture and the peppers soften, about 4-5 minutes.
5
Add the cooked rice to the skillet, breaking up any clumps gently with a spoon or fork.
6
Stir in the coarsely chopped pecans, fresh thyme (or dried thyme), salt, and black pepper, mixing until evenly distributed throughout the pilaf.
7
Cook, stirring gently, for 2-3 minutes until the pilaf is heated through and the flavors meld.
3 minutes
8
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed. Transfer to a serving dish and serve warm.