Pilaf recipes
Pilaf is a versatile, one-pot rice dish that's ideal for midweek meals. Our recipe ideas include chicken, vegetarian, spiced and meatball pilafs.
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Chorizo pilaf
Falling somewhere between a paella and a risotto, this slow-cooked basmati rice pot has deep paprika flavours
One-pot chicken & pilaf rice
Keep the washing-up down to an absolute minimum with this one-pot supper - you can even eat it out of the cooking dish!
Curried spring veggie pilaf
Make a spiced plant-based pilaf with spinach and peas. A one-pot wonder, it’s a good way to clear out your freezer as any frozen mixed veg would work well
Broad bean & chicken pilaf
For an easy life, this broad bean and chicken pilaf cooks in one pan
Coronation chicken pilaf
Cook this speedy flavour-packed pilaf in just 25 minutes. A twist on chicken curry, it's served with pomegranate seeds, toasted flaked almonds and mint leaves
Harissa cauliflower pilaf
Evoke the Middle East with our veggie harissa cauliflower pilaf with a heady combination of fruit, nuts and spice. Cook it in the oven for lovely fluffy rice
Broad bean & dill pilaf
This fragrant basmati rice dish with dill and broad beans makes a great vegetarian main course or versatile side dish for lamb and chicken
Cranberry, sprout & pecan pilaf
This Persian inspired spiced rice dish makes a hearty vegetarian main, a side dish to roast meats, or an attractive addition to a Boxing Day buffet
Spiced lamb pilaf
Make the most of Sunday's leftover roast lamb in this colourful spiced rice one-pot from BBC Good Food Magazine reader Karolina McCallan
Spiced aubergine pilaf with poached eggs
Chunks of roasted aubergine are stirred through rice in this vegetarian meal, topped with mint and poached eggs for protein
Bean & dill pilaf with garlicky yogurt
Make the most of the contents of your storecupboard with this easy, throw-together rice dish
Turkish pilaf with saffron & goji berries
We've put together the ultimate recipe for brain health, packed with brain-boosting nutrients like cinnamon, almonds and goji berries
Quick salmon, preserved lemon & olive pilaf
Looking for a quick salmon dish rich in omega-3? This wholesome brown rice pilaf is inspired by Middle Eastern flavours and takes a handful of ingredients
App onlyCrispy sea bass with brown butter pilaf, seedy gremolata & slaw. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
Serve these sea bass fillets with our accompanying recipes for brown butter pilaf, seedy gremolata, tahini dressing, and cabbage & corn slaw
App onlyGolden spiced pilaf with crispy shallots.
Combine crispy shallots, warming spices, crunchy nuts and soft fruits to make this stunning pilaf. Serve alone with yogurt, or alongside veg, meat or fish
Parsnip pilaf
Slow cook basmati rice with lentils and spices, roast your veg then serve with a coriander, dill, parsley and mint salsa verde
Coriander cod with carrot pilaf
A superhealthy supper: low fat and containing a good source of beta-carotene. Great for keeping those New Year's resolutions and quick to make too
App onlyCharred chicken & rice salad.
Make this rice salad with our accompanying recipes for brown butter pilaf, harissa sticky onions, seedy gremolata, tahini dressing, and cabbage & corn slaw
Lamb meatball & pea pilaf
Meatballs aren't just for pasta dishes. Experiment with this tasty pilaf - a winner for any meatball fan
Chicken, edamame & ginger pilaf
Make this healthy rice pot for a mid-week supper - crammed with fibre and vitamin C
App onlyBrown butter pilaf. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
Use our brown butter pilaf as a base for rice salads. It will keep chilled in an airtight container for up to three days so ideal for get-ahead meal prep
Lemony mushroom pilaf
If you're after a lighter alternative to risotto, this low-fat mushroom pilaf is just the ticket
Spiced lamb & coconut pilaf
Give mince a makeover with this fragrant, low-cost rice dish
App onlyCharred broccoli pilaf. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
Serve this easy veggie pilaf midweek, elevated with flaked almonds, tahini, yogurt and parsley. Charring the broccoli gives it extra dimensions of texture and flavour
