Create a savory side with our easy Rice Pilaf recipe for one. Simple ingredients like broth, onions, and garlic make this dish a perfect meal companion.
Place the rice in a strainer and rinse it thoroughly under cool water. Set the strainer of rice aside.
Melt butter in a 10-inch skillet. Add the onions and garlic and cook until onions are translucent and soft, 2 minutes
Add rice and coat with butter. Continue to cook, stirring often, until rice is lightly toasted, about 4 minutes.
Add the broth and salt and bring to a boil.
Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook for 15-18 minutes, until rice is tender.
Remove pan from the heat, keep covered and let sit for 5 minutes.
Remove lid and fluff with a fork. Season with additional salt and pepper, if necessary.
Notes
Expert Tips
You will need a quarter cup (45 grams) of long grain rice for this single serving rice pilaf recipe.
I keep my bag of rice in a sealed airtight container or in the original package inside a resealable freezer bag.
Rinse and drain rice thoroughly. Rice contains a lot of starch which will cause the rice to stick together and may even make it mushy when cooked. Rinsing the rice helps to remove the extra starch.
Sauté the rice in butter before adding the broth. This step adds so much flavor to the dish.