Savory Rice Pilaf USDA Recipe for Family Child Care

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 INFORMATION
¼ cup provides ½ oz equivalent grains.
SOURCE
Team Nutrition CACFP Multicultural Recipe Project.
https://teamnutrition.usda.gov
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

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
*See Marketing Guide

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
*See Marketing Guide

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

Nutrition Facts
Savory Rice Pilaf USDA Recipe for Family Child Care
Amount Per Serving 0 ¼ cup packed
Calories 87 Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2g3%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Cholesterol 1mg0%
Sodium 66mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 14g5%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Protein 2g4%
Calcium 13mg1%
Iron 0mg0%
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The CHEF TIPS:
Variation
To 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.
Yield / Volume