Colorful Herb Rice Pilaf
Colorful Herb Rice Pilaf is packed with tender vegetables and fluffy grains infused with saffron, lemon pepper, and a gentle herbal aroma. Butter, garlic, and a splash of soy and Worcestershire add depth, making each bite balanced and comforting. Serve it as a vibrant side for weeknight dinners or alongside roasted chicken or pork at gatherings.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Colorful Herb Rice Pilaf, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 18
- Heart Health
- 43
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 29
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir the carrots, celery, red bell pepper, onion, and garlic until they start to soften, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Gently stir the rice, corn, and peas into the vegetables to combine. Pour the chicken broth, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce into the rice mixture. Season with lemon pepper, parsley, thyme, saffron, salt, and black pepper, bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer until the rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
- 3
Remove from the heat and let the pilaf stand, covered, until the grains are separate, 10 to 15 more minutes.
- Calories 469.57 kcal High 23%
- Protein 13.38 g Good Source 27%
- Carbohydrate 83.12 g 30%
- Total Fat 9.21 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 3.61 g Moderate 18%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 25.11 mg Moderate 8%
- Sodium 929.76 mg High 40%
- Dietary Fiber 1.93 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 5.57 g --
- Added Sugars 1.93 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 61.09 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 3.29 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 264.21 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 32.44 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 26.45 mg Good Source 29%
- Vitamin D 0.04 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Colorful Herb Rice Pilaf is made with 17 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Butter, Carrot, Celery, and Chicken Broth. Each serving provides about 469.57 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Colorful Herb Rice Pilaf made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Carrot, Celery, Chicken Broth, Dried Parsley. The full list of 17 is above.
- How long does it take to make Colorful Herb Rice Pilaf?
- About 45 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 469.57 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Colorful Herb Rice Pilaf easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Colorful Herb Rice Pilaf healthy?
- Colorful Herb Rice Pilaf has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 469.57 calories and 13.38 g of protein, or 27% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 929.76 mg (40% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.61 g (18% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Corn, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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