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    Home » Diet » Gluten Free Recipes

    Thai Rice Pilaf

    5 from 1 vote
    Posted September 19, 2016 (last updated July 28, 2022) by Wendy Polisi

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    This Thai Rice Pilaf is packed with flavor and comes together in about 10 minutes. The perfect weekday side dish! It can easily be made vegan.

    Photo of Thai Rice Pilaf in a white bowl drizzled with hot sauce.

    Do you ever get the feeling that there just aren’t enough hours in the day?

    Yeah, me too!

    There was a time when a crazy week could throw all of my nutrition goals off track. I would be too exhausted even to think about dinner, and so we would end up getting carry out. Not only was it less than ideal from a nutritional standpoint, but with two hungry boys, it also got expensive.  REALLY expensive.

    (Skye doesn't eat much so keeping her fed is never expensive.  But my boys.  Wow.)

    Overhead photo of Thai Rice Pilaf in a white bowl garnished with scallions.

    These days, I keep my pantry stocked so that a quick, wholesome meal is never too complicated.

     

    Side photo of Thai Rice Pilaf drizzled with hot sauce in a white bowl.

    I also have developed the habit of cooking on the weekend so that the fridge is well-stocked.

    That almost always includes making either quinoa or rice.  Sometimes I get ambitious and make both.  (Check out this Instant Pot Quinoa for how to cook quinoa in just a minute!)

    With my pantry and fridge stocked, meals like this come together in a flash!  In less than 15 minutes, this Thai Rice Pilaf is done, leaving me to enjoy the rest of my evening.

    Two white bowls filled with Thai Rice Pilaf drizzled with hot sauce.

     

    Watching your carbs?  No problem.

    This recipe works perfectly with Cauliflower Rice!

    Tools for Making Thai Rice Pilaf

    • Large Skillet
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    5 from 1 vote

    Thai Rice Pilaf

    This Thai Rice Pilaf is packed with flavor and comes together in about 15 minutes. The perfect weekday side dish! It can easily be made vegan.
    Prep Time8 mins
    Cook Time7 mins
    Total Time15 mins
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: thai rice pilaf
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 192kcal
    Author: Wendy Polisi

    Ingredients

    • 20 oz cooked rice
    • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
    • 1 cup chopped pineapple
    • 2 carrots grated
    • ½ cup baby sweet peas fresh or frozen
    • 3 tablespoons lime juice
    • 1 teaspoon fish sauce
    • 2 teaspoons maple syrup
    • 1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger or 1 drop ginger essential oil
    • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
    • ½ cup chopped cilantro
    • 3 scallions sliced
    • 2 tablespoons chopped cashews
    • ½ cup shredded unsweetened coconut toasted
    • Optional: Hot sauce
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Heat coconut oil in a large skillet to medium high. Add pineapple, carrots and sweet peas and cook for 2 minutes. 
    • Add rice, lime juice, fish sauce, maple syrup and ginger. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring often. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro and scallions. 
    • Top with cashews and coconut and serve warm. Drizzle with hot sauce if desired.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 76mg | Potassium: 190mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2780IU | Vitamin C: 17.2mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 0.8mg

    If You Like Thai Rice Pilaf You May Also Like:

    • Quinoa Taco Meat
    • Quinoa Smoothie
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    About Wendy Polisi

    Hi, I’m Wendy! I’m a cook, 5 time cookbook author, blogger, natural health enthusiast…and most importantly a mom. My boys are 16 & 17 and my late life princess is 9.

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    1. Rebecca Bryant

      September 19, 2016 at 10:48 pm

      this looks and sounds delicious. My younger brother would lvoe to make this. Passing on the recipe.

      Reply
    2. Karen Yannacio Morse

      September 20, 2016 at 12:48 am

      Ok...so I know that you said that this is easy to make, but I'm not sure. Think I can handle it? It looks really yummy! I am thinking I might step up to this challenge! Wish me luck!

      Reply
    3. Taylor Smith

      September 20, 2016 at 6:18 am

      This recipe looks absolutely fantastic! I can't wait to print it out to try with my hubby!

      Reply
    4. OurFamilyWorld

      September 20, 2016 at 6:43 am

      This looks so amazing. We are rice eaters and we are used to eating rice for lunch and dinner. I love that this dish has veggies and it looks so full of flavours.

      Reply
    5. TheMummyToolbox

      September 20, 2016 at 8:12 am

      love Veedee rice! they come in so many different flavors too which is so helpful! loving this rice recipe, would be perfect for after a long day!

      Reply
    6. Rose Sahetapy

      September 20, 2016 at 1:34 pm

      This recipe is quite different than regular rice recipe I used to eat, but it looks super delicious! I love how you included vegetables.

      Reply
    7. Anna

      September 20, 2016 at 1:53 pm

      I love rice and Thai food. Never heard of Veedee, will have to look out for it.

      Reply
    8. Rachel Catherine

      September 20, 2016 at 3:12 pm

      This looks delicious! I can't wait to try it at home. Looks like a great option for a weeknight meal.

      Reply
    9. Robin

      September 20, 2016 at 5:58 pm

      I'm a little confused about the 2 pkgs of rice. How much is that really? I am going to use the Basmati I have so how much cooked rice should I end up with to make the right mix with everything else.

      Reply
    10. Robin

      September 20, 2016 at 6:01 pm

      Never mind, got it.

      Reply
    11. Kori

      September 20, 2016 at 6:09 pm

      This sounds and looks delicious. I can't say that I'm a huge fan of basmati rice but for this, I might make an exception.

      Reply
    12. Kim

      September 20, 2016 at 8:31 pm

      Your recipes are always fool proof. I love that it's a one bowl meal. I'll try it for my Meatless Monday!

      Reply
    13. Heather

      September 20, 2016 at 9:28 pm

      I would never think to combine thai flavors with rice pilaf. I bet it is delicious!

      Reply
    14. Becca Wilson

      September 20, 2016 at 9:59 pm

      This looks so good! I am going to have to give this a try with one of my meals this week.

      Reply
    15. Suzanne Spiegoski-Decamps

      September 20, 2016 at 10:43 pm

      This looks so good, Wendy! I'm officially hungry! Bon appétit 🙂

      Reply
    16. CourtneyLynne Storms

      September 20, 2016 at 11:55 pm

      Omg can even say yum?!?! THIS recipe looks absolutely delicious. I must give it a try!

      Reply
    17. Theresa

      September 21, 2016 at 12:02 am

      Yum, I would love to have this for lunch! You've got such tasty meal ideas. Thanks for the food inspiration!

      Reply
    18. Louise Bishop

      September 21, 2016 at 12:18 am

      Rice usually feels boring half the time however, this looks like it would be a great addition to any meal or by itself even!

      Reply
    19. Ellie Augustin

      September 21, 2016 at 1:06 am

      I love to be able to mix up dinner rice recipes and loving this recipe. I shared it w/my Hubby thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    20. Rachel Langer

      September 21, 2016 at 1:20 am

      Our favorite rice is Jasmine. My husband makes a mean Mexican rice and I am pretty proud of my cilantro lime rice. I will have to give this recipe a try!

      Reply
    21. Brittany Muddamalle

      September 21, 2016 at 2:09 am

      I cannot wait to try this out! I love thai food! My husband and I end up going to a thai food place every week on date night. I'd love to make it at home!

      Reply
    22. Amanda Rosson

      September 21, 2016 at 8:54 pm

      Oh what a yummy and beautiful looking dish! I love how colorful it is! Thanks for the giveaway too!

      Reply
    23. Kristin

      September 22, 2016 at 1:52 am

      Yummmm this sounds delicious! One bowl meals are one of my favorite things to make, less clean up and hopefully great taste. This sounds great, I cannot wait to try it. Pinned!

      Reply
    24. Kiana

      September 22, 2016 at 8:22 am

      This looks so tasty! I am all here for quick and easy dishes that also taste amazing.

      Reply
    25. Maria - Tough Cookie Mommy

      September 24, 2016 at 1:23 am

      I have the feeling that there aren't enough hours in the day every single day. This dish looks really tasty and perfect for a family dinner.

      Reply
    26. Karina Pacheco

      September 25, 2016 at 6:06 am

      Love when I find yummy foods that can be cooked easy, perfect for those super busy days. This looks delicious and so healthy, love it. Need to try and find some nearby 🙂

      Reply
    27. Krystal

      September 25, 2016 at 7:05 pm

      Hello delicious! I don't make a lot of Thai dishes, but I know that my husband would totally appreciate it. Looks totally good and something I can replicate!

      Reply
    28. Shannon Graham

      September 02, 2017 at 4:47 am

      5 stars
      This looks delicious. Never tried making my own!

      Reply

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