Dilled Rice Pilaf

Name: Dilled Rice Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 small red onion, minced; 2 cups long-grain white rice; 1/4 pound capellini (angel hair) pasta, broken into 1-inch pieces (about 1 1/2 cups); 2 teaspoons coarse salt; 3 cups chicken broth or water; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

Recipe photo courtesy of Jonathan Lovekin

Dill is a great accompaniment for all the other flavors in this menu. It is used often in Greek cooking.

Source: Martha Stewart Living, April 2012

35 mins 15 mins 8

Total Time Prep Servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small red onion, minced
2 cups long-grain white rice
1/4 pound capellini (angel hair) pasta, broken into 1-inch pieces (about 1 1/2 cups)
2 teaspoons coarse salt
3 cups chicken broth or water
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

Directions

1. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion until softened, about 4 minutes. Add rice and capellini. Cook, stirring frequently, until slightly golden, about 4 minutes.
2. Add salt and broth; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork, and stir in dill.