15 balsamic pilaf Recipes

diced red onion, butter, melted, halved seedless red grapes, sweetened dried cranberries, white or regular balsamic vinegar, ready-to-serve basmati rice, chopped toasted pecans, chopped fresh parsley, salt

olive oil, onion, finely chopped, carrot, finely chopped, celery, , finely chopped, salmon, drained, pearl barley, rice , wine or balsamic vinegar, cilantro or parsley, minced and as much as desired, pepper , as much as desired

olive oil, onion, chopped finely, cremini mushrooms , slliced (or white), salt, ground black pepper (to taste), water (if needed), garlic, minced, quinoa , rinsed well, grain white rice, oregano or 1/2 tsp thyme, mushroom stock or 2 2/3 vegetable stock, parmesan cheese, freshly grated, parsley, chopped, balsamic vinegar

garlic cloves, crushed (1-1/2 to 2 bulbs), balsamic vinegar, chopped fresh mint or 1/4 cup dried mint, olive oil, lean boneless lamb, cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes, butter, cubed, onion, chopped, uncooked mini spiral pasta, bulgur, beef broth

cold unsalted butter, rice pilaf mix, such as near east brand, extra virgin olive oil, center-cut pork loin chops (1-inch-thick ), salt & freshly ground black pepper, onion, chopped, fresh thyme leave, chopped, fresh rosemary, chopped, garlic cloves, chopped, balsamic vinegar, honey, chicken stock or 1 cup broth, trimmed and chopped arugula, fresh basil leaves, shredded

balsamic vinegar, chopped fresh parsley, chopped roasted pecans, diced red onion, dried cranberries, halved seedless red grapes, melted butter, ready to serve rice, salt

olive oil, quinoa , rinsed well, vegetable stock, garlic, onion divided in half, 1/2 chopped fine, 1/2 diced, carrot, diced, celeriac, diced, turnip, diced, grain mustard, honey, good balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt/pepper

chopped onion, canola oil, grain and wild rice mix, water, frozen corn, green onions, thinly sliced, dried apricots, chopped, minced fresh parsley, orange juice, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper

fennel bulb (about 3/4 lb), minced fresh shallots, olive oil, divided, minced fresh garlic, wild rice, dry white wine, water, divided, balsamic vinegar, sea salt, freshly ground pepper

garlic cloves, crushed (about 1 1/2 to 2 heads of garlic), balsamic vinegar, chopped fresh mint or 1/4 cup dried mint, olive oil, lean boneless lamb, cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes, butter, cubed, onion, chopped, uncooked mini spiral pasta, bulgur, beef broth

red quinoa, rinsed and drained, water, salt, frozen shelled edamame, thawed, unripe mango, shredded, red bell pepper, diced, serrano chile pepper, minced, green onions, chopped, sliced almonds, dried cranberries, fresh shaved coconut, chopped fresh cilantro, lime juice, balsamic vinegar, salt and ground black pepper to taste

nonstick vegetable oil spray, canned low-salt chicken broth, chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil), olive oil, portobello mushrooms, stemmed, diced, sliced leeks (white and pale green parts only), chopped garlic, freshly cooked orzo (rice-shaped pasta; about 1 1/3 cups uncooked), chopped fresh basil or 1 tbsp dried, balsamic vinegar

risotto with sausage and cranberry beans, make risotto , you absolutely must use a specific type of rice called arborio rice (carnaroli and vialone nano are also used, some say superior, but are more difficult to find). these types of rice release starch when stirred in a liquid; it is this process which makes risotto, otherwise you just have a starchy mess of mush. these types of rice are identified by their fat round grains and pearly appearance. they can be used to make other sorts of rice dishes, such as pilaf, but other types of rice cannot be used for risotto. arborio is no longer that much of a specialty product; it can be found in most large, well-stocked grocery stores in the italian section. or sometimes, misguidedly, in the asian section., okay , so now we have the rice. you will also need some good, low-salt stock or broth - it should be low-salt not for health reasons, but because a good deal of it will evaporate, leaving its salt behind, and i like to have more control over the salt in a dish. it can be homemade, but i m not going to be a snob about it because, in truth, we go through gallons of store-bought stock in this household and i don tsp see that changing anytime soon. furthermore, risotto is actually a dish which can be whipped up out of thin air when it seems as though you have nothing to eat, as long as you have butter, rice, stock, maybe a few herbs, and some leftover parmesan. i like the kind of stock purchased in tetrapak cartons, because they are resealable and can be put in the fridge and used as needed. if you really want to use homemade but you don tsp have time to make stock or don tsp like the aroma of roasting bones in your house (i don tsp blame you), you can buy really great stock at north market poultry and game - it is expensive, but can be diluted with a 2- or 3-to-1 ratio of water to stock, so it stretches. my general guideline is to plan on 1/4 cup dry rice per person, and about 4 cups of stock to 1 cup of rice. of course, this isn tsp exact and will vary depending on your elevation and the phases of the moon, but it s a good place to start. i usually just use 4 cups of stock and then dilute with water or wine (or sometimes beer, if that s all i have) if i feel i m going to run out., well, we have rice and stock covered, now we just need our setup: place the stock in a saucepan on your rear burner, bring to a simmer, and leave it there with a 6-8 oz ladle in, and place a large, wide saute pan (must be really large, plan that your rice will at least quadruple in size) or dutch oven on the burner in front. get out your favorite wooden spoon and flex your stirring arm., nice thing about using sausage is it s so full of flavor you can leave out the usual onion/garlic/shallot/celery nonsense if you re tired and don tsp feel like chopping. furthermore, sausage goes from the freezer to the pan without suffering too much. okay, let s go, risotto with sausage and cranberry beans - serves 4, links italian sausage , or 1 lb bulk (or hot, or a combination - definitely with some fennel), casings removed, cooked cranberry beans or 1 can white beans, drained, arborio rice, beef , chicken or vegetable stock, butter, freshly, finely grated parmesan cheese , plus more for garnish, an oz) flat-leaf parsley, chopped finely, lemon juice , or juice from 1/2 lemon, salt and black pepper to taste, red pepper flakes to taste, optional, good balsamic vinegar , optional