Onion Parmesan Pilaf Recipes

ONION RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion, and cook until soft and translucent.
• In a small saucepan, combine the rice, onions, and broth. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 30 minutes. Remove from heat, let cool for several minutes, then fluff with a fork.

PARMESAN RICE PILAF

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the rice, water, bouillon, garlic powder and pepper; bring to a boil. , Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese. Garnish with a sprig of marjoram and shaved Parmesan cheese if desired.

GARLIC-HERB ORZO PILAF

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook garlic in oil over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Add orzo and rice; cook 4-6 minutes longer or until lightly browned. , Stir in broth and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Stir in the onions, basil, parsley and salt.

BASIL & PARMESAN BARLEY PILAF

Steps:

• Heat oil in large saucepan on medium-high heat. Add vegetables; cook and stir 5 to 7 min. or until crisp-tender.
• Stir in broth and barley; bring to boil. Simmer on medium-low heat 30 min. or until barley is tender and liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
• Add cheese and basil; mix well.

CREAMY PARMESAN GARLIC RICE PILAF

Steps:

• In a large sauce pan, melt 2 T. butter; add onion and sauté briefly over medium/high heat. Add the Orzo and rice to the onion and sauté, stirring constantly to prevent scorching. When Orzo and rice have browned, add the chicken stock, along with a pinch of salt; then stir briefly to combine. Bring mixture to a boil, then cover and reduce heat. Let mixture simmer for 15-17 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork; cover and set aside.
• In a medium skillet, melt the remaining 2 T. butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté briefly until garlic becomes aromatic. Cut cream cheese into small cubes and add to hot garlic butter. Whisk or stir to break up cream cheese, then add about ½ cup of the milk and continue to stir until sauce begins to thicken. Whisk in about ½ cup of the Parmesan cheese. Then, gradually whisk in remaining milk and Parmesan cheese as sauce begins to thicken. Continue to whisk until sauce is slightly thick, but still easy to pour. Stir in the dried parsley flakes. Pour sauce over Orzo and rice. Stir to combine. Serve immediately.

CARAMELIZED ONION, HERB AND PARMESAN RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Cook the rice and stock in a rice cooker according to the manufacture's instructions. Meanwhile, heat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the butter. When melted, add the onions. Cook until softened. Add the scallions, garlic and rosemary. Cook until garlic is softened. Remove from heat. Add the onions mixture to the rice, along with the parsley and parmesan. Toss to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

ORZO PILAF WITH GREEN ONION AND PARMESAN

Steps:

• Bring the broth to a boil in a large heavy saucepan over medium-high heat.
• Mix orzo in and simmer uncovered until just tender but still firm to bite and some broth still remains, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes.
• Remove from heat.
• Add green onions and cheese and stir to blend.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Rewarm if necessary, over low heat and mix in more broth by 1/4 cupfuls if pilaf is dry.
• Transfer to a large bowl and serve.

ORZO PILAF WITH GREEN ONIONS AND PARMESAN CHEESE

Steps:

• Bring 3 1/4 cups broth to boil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Mix in orzo and simmer uncovered until just tender but still firm to bite and some broth still remains, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat. Add green onions and cheese and stir to blend. Season pilaf to taste with salt and pepper. Rewarm over low heat, if necessary, and mix in more broth by 1/4 cupfuls if pilaf is dry. Transfer pilaf to large bowl and serve.

HONEY-CHIPOTLE SALMON WITH CAULIFLOWER RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with foil.
• Place salmon on the prepared baking sheet, skin-side down, and sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon salt. Combine chipotle and honey in a small bowl and brush on the salmon. Bake until the salmon flakes easily with a fork, 6 to 12 minutes depending on thickness.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add cauliflower rice and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and hot, about 3 minutes. Add carrots and peas and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until hot, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in almonds, cilantro, Parmesan, lime juice and the remaining ¼ teaspoon salt. Serve the salmon with the pilaf.

ONION & PARMESAN PILAF

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large pan, add onion and garlic, stir and cook for 5 mins until soft and golden colour.
• Add rice and stock, bring to the boil, stir.
• Reduce heat to low simmer uncovered for 5 mins or until almost all of the liquid has been absorbed.
• Add peas, stir until combined.
• Cover pan and cook over very low heat for another 10 mins or until rice is tender.
• Stir in parmesan cheese and parsley and serve immediately.