Turkish carrot rice pilaf, also known as Havuçlu Pilav, is a vibrant and flavorful side dish that’s both simple to make and bursting with flavor. It’s a fantastic way to introduce more vegetables into your diet and add a pop of color to your table.
The star ingredient, carrots, adds a natural sweetness that’s beautifully balanced by the savory notes of onion, garlic, and spices. The result is a flavor profile that’s both comforting and exciting. Turkish rice pilaf is known for its light and fluffy texture, achieved by using the “pilaf method” of cooking. This involves sautéing the rice in oil or butter before adding broth or water, resulting in separate, fluffy grains.
Havuçlu Pilav- Turkish Carrot Rice Pilaf
This easy rice pilaf recipe is made sweeter with addition of shredded carrot. Carrot Rice Pilaf compliments most Turkish grilled and roasted meats.
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Servings: 6
Equipment
- Medium saucepan with lid
Ingredients
- 1 cup Long grain rice
- ½ cup Orzo Orzo
- 1 cup Shredded carrot
- 1 small Onion, chopped
- 2 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 cup Chicken broth, unsalted
- 2 tsp Kosher salt
Instructions
- Melt butter and oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and orzo and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in carrot and cook a few minutes more until tender. Add rice and stir to coat.
- Add broth to saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes. Leave cover on and rest rice for 15 minutes. Remove cover and fluff rice with a fork. Serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 1105mg | Potassium: 165mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 3688IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg