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Pine Nut and Green Onion Pilaf

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Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Jun 12, 2008
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This savory side gets an extra hit of flavor from grated lemon peel.

Pine Nut and Green Onion Pilaf

  • Prep Time 5 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Servings 6
  • Ingredients 8
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 1 cup uncooked regular long-grain rice
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onions (5 medium)
  • 1/2 cup pine nuts
  • 2 1/2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onion tops
Make With
Progresso Broth

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Melt butter in 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Step 
    2
    Cook rice, 1/2 cup onions and the nuts in butter about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until nuts are light brown.
  • Step 
    3
    Stir in broth, lemon peel and salt. Heat to boiling, stirring once or twice; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 14 minutes; remove from heat. Fluff rice lightly with fork.
  • Step 
    4
    Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Sprinkle with onion tops.

Nutrition

245 Calories
12 g Total Fat
6 g Protein
30 g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
245
Calories from Fat
110
Total Fat
12 g
Saturated Fat
4 g
Cholesterol
10 mg
Sodium
560 mg
Potassium
210 mg
Total Carbohydrate
30 g
Dietary Fiber
2 g
Protein
6 g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
4%
4%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
2%
2%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 2 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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