Pilaf Recipes

Sauteing the rice and onion adds tons of flavor with very little fat.

Delicious version of my favorite Colombian dish, arroz con pollo. The quinoa provides added protein & fiber, plus some fun mouth-texture, & with the veggies included this is basically a one-dish meal!

You can also top this rice with some almond sliced for added crunch. It is ready in under 30 minutes.

I love this rice. It's fairly low in calories and is very tasty! The almonds totally make the dish for me!

From Rachael Ray cooking magazine

Made this up to go with fish and salad.A great side dish.

From EatingWell.com: "One of the most important dishes at a Turkish table, this simple pilaf recipe features a combination of eggplant and bulgur. It is often an accompaniment to meat or chicken."

Carnival Squash resembles the acorn squash in shape, but the outside is not nearly as green - it has orange and yellow stripes. It's raw form smells like raw pumpkin.
The goals for my recipes are LOW SODIUM, therefore rice etc has been cooked without anything added to them.

Our family loves this recipe and we have it often.

A nice side dish to replace potatoes that is high in fiber and nutrients.

From Joshi's Holistic Detox, a 21-day clean eating plan.

This is a hearty simple vegetarian bean & grain dish with complete protein and complex carbs. You can add your vegetables of choice and season it as desired to suit your tastes. I prefer spicy so I recommend adding chili powder, cayenne pepper powder, allspice, & curry powder.

It yummy and low in fat and calories.

I got this recipe from http://cleancuisineandmore.com/3-super-hea
lthy-easy-butternut-squash-recipes/

Warm Pilaf with cinnamon, dried fruit and almonds

The flavorful chicken and hearty rice are a great combination of flavors and very satisfying.

For those who are following a PKU Low PHE Diet and monitored by a dietician .

Brown and white rice and quinoa with carrots and rosemary are combined with toasted almonds, corn, and garlic for a colorful and hearty side dish. Using wine imparts a very nice flavor to this dish (cooks off so won't have affect on children).

This recipe will makes enough rice that I freeze it in mason jars for later use.
No reason for fast food when I can add this to steamed salmon
or a grilled chicken breast. You can also put stir-fried veggies over it!

Taken from DIANE Magazine, Curves

A delicious balanced side dish with protein dense quinoa, delicate orzo, and a full serving of vegetables in every serving.

Nutty and delicious, with the perfect combo of crunch and texture. This recipe is a must have holiday favorite.

A light summer or spring dish and quick to boot!

10 points. Using Sunflower Seed Butter makes this safe for those with peanut and tree nut allergies. If you can't find beef sirloin for this dish, choose another lean cut of meat such as flank, London broil, or tenderloin.

Baked chicken breast on a bed of long grain brown rice and carrots, gently covered in peanut sauce.