Savory Rice Pilaf USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Homes
Age Group: Ages 3-5
Serving Size: 6
In India, rice pilaf called pulao is cooked in flavored broth and seasoned with cooked onions and a mix of spices. Rice pilaf is a common dish in the Middle East, East Africa, Central and South Asia, and Latin America. It is often prepared with vegetables, meat, fish, or dried fruit.CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION¼ cup provides ½ oz equivalent grains.SOURCE Team Nutrition CACFP Multicultural Recipe Project.https://teamnutrition.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon Canola oil
- ¼ cup Onions, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
- ¾ cup Rice, enriched, parboiled, uncooked
- 2 tablespoons Almonds, chopped
- ⅛ teaspoon Salt, table
- ⅛ teaspoon Allspice, dry, ground
- ¼ teaspoon Turmeric, dry, ground
- ¼ teaspoon Curry powder, dry, ground
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper, ground
- 1 cup Chicken broth, low-sodium
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
Quantity
- 1 teaspoon Canola oil
- ¼ cup Onions, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
- ¾ cup Rice, enriched, parboiled, uncooked
- 2 tablespoons Almonds, chopped
- ⅛ teaspoon Salt, table
- ⅛ teaspoon Allspice, dry, ground
- ¼ teaspoon Turmeric, dry, ground
- ¼ teaspoon Curry powder, dry, ground
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper, ground
- 1 cup Chicken broth, low-sodium
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon Canola oil
- ¼ cup Onions, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
- ¾ cup Rice, enriched, parboiled, uncooked
- 2 tablespoons Almonds, chopped
- ⅛ teaspoon Salt, table
- ⅛ teaspoon Allspice, dry, ground
- ¼ teaspoon Turmeric, dry, ground
- ¼ teaspoon Curry powder, dry, ground
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper, ground
- 1 cup Chicken broth, low-sodium
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
Quantity
- 1 teaspoon Canola oil
- ¼ cup Onions, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
- ¾ cup Rice, enriched, parboiled, uncooked
- 2 tablespoons Almonds, chopped
- ⅛ teaspoon Salt, table
- ⅛ teaspoon Allspice, dry, ground
- ¼ teaspoon Turmeric, dry, ground
- ¼ teaspoon Curry powder, dry, ground
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper, ground
- 1 cup Chicken broth, low-sodium
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
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Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon Canola oil
- ¼ cup Onions, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
- ¾ cup Rice, enriched, parboiled, uncooked
- 2 tablespoons Almonds, chopped
- ⅛ teaspoon Salt, table
- ⅛ teaspoon Allspice, dry, ground
- ¼ teaspoon Turmeric, dry, ground
- ¼ teaspoon Curry powder, dry, ground
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper, ground
- 1 cup Chicken broth, low-sodium
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
Quantity
- 1 teaspoon Canola oil
- ¼ cup Onions, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
- ¾ cup Rice, enriched, parboiled, uncooked
- 2 tablespoons Almonds, chopped
- ⅛ teaspoon Salt, table
- ⅛ teaspoon Allspice, dry, ground
- ¼ teaspoon Turmeric, dry, ground
- ¼ teaspoon Curry powder, dry, ground
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper, ground
- 1 cup Chicken broth, low-sodium
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
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Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon Canola oil
- ¼ cup Onions, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
- ¾ cup Rice, enriched, parboiled, uncooked
- 2 tablespoons Almonds, chopped
- ⅛ teaspoon Salt, table
- ⅛ teaspoon Allspice, dry, ground
- ¼ teaspoon Turmeric, dry, ground
- ¼ teaspoon Curry powder, dry, ground
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper, ground
- 1 cup Chicken broth, low-sodium
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
Quantity
- 1 teaspoon Canola oil
- ¼ cup Onions, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
- ¾ cup Rice, enriched, parboiled, uncooked
- 2 tablespoons Almonds, chopped
- ⅛ teaspoon Salt, table
- ⅛ teaspoon Allspice, dry, ground
- ¼ teaspoon Turmeric, dry, ground
- ¼ teaspoon Curry powder, dry, ground
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper, ground
- 1 cup Chicken broth, low-sodium
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
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Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon Canola oil
- ¼ cup Onions, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
- ¾ cup Rice, enriched, parboiled, uncooked
- 2 tablespoons Almonds, chopped
- ⅛ teaspoon Salt, table
- ⅛ teaspoon Allspice, dry, ground
- ¼ teaspoon Turmeric, dry, ground
- ¼ teaspoon Curry powder, dry, ground
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper, ground
- 1 cup Chicken broth, low-sodium
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
Quantity
- 1 teaspoon Canola oil
- ¼ cup Onions, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
- ¾ cup Rice, enriched, parboiled, uncooked
- 2 tablespoons Almonds, chopped
- ⅛ teaspoon Salt, table
- ⅛ teaspoon Allspice, dry, ground
- ¼ teaspoon Turmeric, dry, ground
- ¼ teaspoon Curry powder, dry, ground
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper, ground
- 1 cup Chicken broth, low-sodium
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 °F.
- Heat oil on medium-high heat in a medium skillet.
- Add onions, and sauté until tender, about 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium.
- Add uncooked rice, almonds, salt, allspice, turmeric, curry powder, and black pepper. Stir constantly until rice is yellow and almonds and seasoning are lightly toasted, about 1–2 minutes. Do not burn.
- Stir in chicken broth. Increase heat to medium–high, and bring to a boil. Remove from heat.
- Lightly coat a small baking dish (9" x 9") with nonstick cooking spray. Spread mixture evenly into baking dish.
- Cover with foil, and bake for 30 minutes or until liquid is fully absorbed. Fluff the rice gently with a fork. Critical Control Point: Heat to 140 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.
- Serve ¼ cup packed.Critical Control Point: Hold at 140 °F or higher
Nutrition INFORMATION
Savory Rice Pilaf USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Homes
Amount Per Serving
0 ¼ cup packed
Calories
87
Total Fat
2
g
3
%
Saturated Fat
0
g
0
%
Cholesterol
1
mg
0
%
Sodium
66
mg
3
%
Total Carbohydrate
14
g
5
%
Dietary Fiber
1
g
4
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Calcium
13
mg
1
%
Iron
0
mg
0
%
N/A=data not available
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The CHEF TIPS:
VariationTo make dish whole grain rich, brown rice may be substituted for enriched rice.Caution! Almonds are a common allergen. Avoid using almonds if someone in your care is allergic.
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