Rice And Artichoke Pilaf Recipes

RICE-PASTA PILAF

Steps:

• Toast 1/2 cup broken spaghetti in a pot over medium-high heat with 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in 1 cup rice; add 2 cups chicken broth, 1 cup water, 2 garlic cloves and 1 teaspoon salt. Boil 3 minutes, then stir, cover and simmer 15 minutes. Let sit 5 minutes; fluff with a fork and smash the garlic. Stir in some butter and cilantro.

RICE AND ARTICHOKE PILAF

Steps:

• Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots and cook, stirring occasionally until softened, about 2 minutes.
• Add rice and stir to coat.
• Stir in artichokes, 2 cups water, broth, wine, and salt and pepper.
• Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low.
• Cook until rice is tender and absorbs liquid, about 18 minutes.
• Let stand 5 minutes then fluff with fork and stir in parsley. Transfer to a serving dish and serve hot.

HAM, ARTICHOKE & LEMON PILAF

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large pan, then add the onion and fry for a couple of mins until starting to soften. Stir in the rice, then pour in the stock and bring to the boil. Cover and cook for 5 mins.
• Add the artichokes, ham, half the lemon zest and all of the juice to the pan. Cover and cook for 5-7 mins more until the rice is tender. Stir in the mint, then divide between four bowls and scatter over the remaining zest.

ARTICHOKE-RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook rice in water as directed on package.
• In medium bowl, mix rice and remaining salad ingredients. In small bowl, mix all vinaigrette ingredients with wire whisk until blended. Add to salad; toss to mix. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours until chilled.

ARTICHOKE ORZO PILAF

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, saute leek and orzo in oil for 3 minutes or until leek is tender. Add the broth, water and Italian seasoning; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Stir in artichoke hearts and Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

ARTICHOKE RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare rice mix according to package directions; cool. Drain artichokes, reserving marinade. Chop artichokes; place in a large bowl. Add the prepared rice, long grain rice and onions. , In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, curry powder and reserved marinade. Pour over rice mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

RICE AND ARTICHOKE HEARTS BAKED

Steps:

• Mix together artichoke hearts, rice and cheese and pour into a greased baking dish.
• Whisk together eggs, milk and mustard and pour over rice mixture.
• Sprinkle the top with paprika, salt and pepper.
• (At this point, you could refrigerate over-night).
• Bake for 50 minutes in a 350 degree oven.