Microwave Rice Pilaff Recipes

MICROWAVE RICE PILAF

Steps:

• In a 1-qt. microwave-safe dish, combine the onion, celery, green pepper and butter. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2-4 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. , Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cook on high for 7-10 minutes or until rice is tender.

PERFECT MICROWAVE RICE

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a large glass measuring or any microwave safe bowl. Note: the rice expands during cooking, so be sure to choose a container that is large enough. Microwave on high, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Microwave on medium-low, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Do not stir the rice at any time during the cooking process. Season with salt and fluff with a fork just before serving.

NO-FAIL MICROWAVE RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Read all notes below before cooking.
• Sauté rice and onion in butter in a skillet over medium-high heat until rice is starting to brown (about 4 minutes). Add garlic then continue cooking for 2 minutes.
• Add chicken broth and salt to a 1.5-quart microwavable baking dish or bowl.
• Pour rice, etc. from skillet into chicken broth then stir.
• Cover dish with lid or microwavable plate then cook for 10 minutes (100% power).
• Continue cooking at 50% power for an additional 10 minutes.
• Carefully remove dish from microwave (it will be very hot). Fluff rice with a fork then serve.
• Stovetop alternative: Follow instructions through 2nd step. Combine broth, salt and contents from skillet in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, stir, reduce heat to low then cook, covered, for 20 minutes. Stir once or twice with a fork the first 15 minutes of cooking.

ROBYN'S MICROWAVE RICE PILAF

Steps:

• In a microwavable dish, mix broth and seasonings, except parsley.
• Add rice and microwave for 5 minutes (or as minute rice directs).
• Remove from microwave and let rice sit for 2-4 minutes, until all liquid is absorbed. (Covering dish with plastic wrap will help with the absorption).
• Fluff rice with fork and garnish with dried parsley.

EASY MICROWAVE RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Combine onion, celery, green pepper, and margarine in 1 quart casserole dish. Sprinkle with garlic powder, cover, and microwave on high 3 to 5 minutes.
• Stir in hot water, uncooked rice, and bouillon.
• Microwave 5 minutes on high, then 10 to 12 minutes on 50 % power. Let stand 5 minutes, fluff with fork.

MICROWAVE RICE PILAFF

Steps:

• In a 2 qt casserole dish, combine butter, rice, onions, celery and garlic.
• Microwave 5 minutes on High.
• Add chicken broth, thyme and parsley.
• Cover and cook 15 minutes stirring twice during cooking time.
• Let stand 10 minutes to finish cooking before serving.
• Serves 6.
• Tips:.
• Use fresh herbs for best results.

MICROWAVE VEGGIE PILAF

Steps:

• In an ungreased 1-1/2-qt. microwave-safe dish, combine all ingredients. Cover and microwave on high for 6-8 minutes or until rice is tender, stirring once. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes; fluff with a fork before serving.

MICROWAVE SPANISH RICE AND LENTIL PILAF

Steps:

• Combine (drained) lentils, rice, tomatoes, stock, basil, cinnamon and sugar in microwave-safe casserole dish.
• Cover and microwave on HIGH (100%) 8-10 minutes. Continue cooking on MED (50%) 40-45 minutes until rice is tender and fluffy.
• Let stand covered for 5 minutes, sprinkle with your choice of cheese.