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Basic Pilaf

DIFFICULTY LEVEL

Oven Mitt Easy Oven Mitt Medium Oven Mitt Hard

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive or canola oil
  • 1/2 onion, finely chopped
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup intact grain of your choice
  • Water or low-sodium vegetable broth (see chart)
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Pinch of ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat until simmering.

2. Add chopped onion. Sauté until onions are translucent but not browned.

3. Add garlic. Allow to cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Do not brown.

4. Add grain and cook until grains are dry or slightly browned.

5. Add water or stock and bring to a boil.

6. Reduce heat to low.

7. Stir in salt and pepper. Place a lid over the pot.

8. Allow to cook on low for the appropriate amount of time, depending on grain (see chart on recipe card download) or until grains are tender and liquid is absorbed. If liquid is not absorbed, replace lid and cook until it is. Stir occasionally.

9. Remove from heat and allow to rest with the lid on for 5 more minutes.

10. Fluff grain with a fork and serve.

GREAT ADDITIONS/SUBSTITUTIONS

Instead of cranberries, use other dried fruit like cherries, apricots or raisins.

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT

Grater/zester, knife, measuring spoons, measuring cups, medium bowl, plastic wrap, blender or whisk