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Gluten Free Rice Pilaf Recipe​

Gluten Free Rice Pilaf Recipe

This Gluten Free Rice Pilaf Recipe is a light, flavorful side dish made with fragrant rice, vegetables, and gluten-free broth. It’s perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prepping, or as a healthy holiday side, and it's completely safe for those following a gluten-free lifestyle. ✅ Servings: 4 people ✅ Estimated Cost: $5 ✅ Times: Prep Time: 0 days 0 hours 10 minutes Cook Time: 0 days 0 hours 25 minutes Resting Time: 0 days 0 hours 5 minutes Total Time: 0 days 0 hours 40 minutes ✅ Categories: Rice Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Side Dishes, Healthy Recipes, One Pot Recipes ✅ Courses: Side Dish, Dinner ✅ Cuisines: Mediterranean, American ✅ Keywords: Gluten Free Rice Pilaf, Rice Side Dish, Healthy Gluten Free Recipe, Easy Rice Pilaf
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Amount Unit Name Notes
  • 1 cup Long grain white rice Rinsed thoroughly
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil Or butter for sautéing
  • 1 Small onion Finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 cups Gluten free broth Vegetable or chicken
  • 1/4 tsp Turmeric Optional for color and aroma
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper Freshly ground
  • 1/2 tsp Salt Or to taste
  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsley Chopped for garnish (optional)

Equipment

  • Amount Name Notes
  • 1 Saucepan With a tight-fitting lid
  • 1 Wooden spoon For stirring
  • 1 Cutting Board For chopping vegetables
  • 1 Knife Sharp for slicing onions

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add chopped onion and sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add the rinsed rice and stir to coat the grains in the oil.
  5. Pour in the gluten-free broth and add turmeric, salt, and pepper.
  6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18–20 minutes.
  7. Turn off heat and let the rice rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
  8. Fluff with a fork and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
  9. ✅ Nutrition (Per Serving):
  10. Calories: 220 kcal (approximate)

Notes

You can use brown rice, but increase the cooking time and liquid slightly.
Stir in toasted almonds or peas for extra texture and flavor.
Always double-check that your broth is labeled gluten-free.