Multicultural Rice Pilaf with Herbs

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-02 · Updated 2026-04-02

A fragrant rice pilaf featuring a blend of global herbs and vegetables, celebrating America's diverse culinary heritage. This mediterranean-inspired one pot (vegetarian) ready in about 32 minutes pairs long grain rice, chicken broth, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup long grain rice
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 medium onion
• 1/2 cup carrots
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley
• 1 tbsp fresh dill
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Finely chop 1/2 medium onion and 1/2 cup carrots into small dice, then mince 2 tbsp fresh parsley and 1 tbsp fresh dill.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and carrots, and sauté for 5 minutes until softened and slightly golden.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 cup long grain rice and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly to coat the rice in oil and toast slightly.
4. Step 4: Add 2 cups chicken broth, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper, then bring to a gentle boil.
5. Step 5: Reduce heat to low, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until the rice is tender and broth is absorbed.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and let rest, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and stir in 2 tbsp chopped parsley and 1 tbsp dill before serving.