One-Pot Racial Diversity Rice Pilaf

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-02 · Updated 2026-05-02

A colorful rice pilaf combining ingredients symbolizing the varied ethnicities of the U.S. population, cooked together in one pot. This Middle Eastern-inspired rice and grain recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs long grain white rice, chicken broth, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 260 calories and feeds 6, 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 1/2 cups long grain white rice
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1 large carrot, diced
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 1/2 tsp cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
2. Step 2: Add 1 medium diced yellow onion, 1 medium diced red bell pepper, and 1 large diced carrot, sautéing for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice, 1/2 tsp cumin powder, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper, cooking for 2 minutes to toast the rice lightly.
4. Step 4: Pour in 3 cups chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover tightly.
5. Step 5: Simmer for 15 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
6. Step 6: Stir in 1/2 cup frozen peas, cover again, and cook 5 more minutes until peas are heated through.
7. Step 7: Remove from heat and fluff rice with a fork, then mix in 1/4 cup chopped cilantro and 1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds before serving.