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Home » Blog » Recipes » Diet » Dairy Free » Vegetarian Serbian Rice Pilaf

Vegetarian Serbian Rice Pilaf

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This vegetarian Serbian rice pilaf is an easy and quick rice recipe, perfect for cooking on a budget or for big family menus.

I made this vegetarian Serbian rice pilaf recipe especially for those of you who are always busy and want something healthy to eat. This Serbian rice pilaf recipe is easy to make and feeds 8+ people!

This Serbian rice pilaf recipe was a very common meal during my childhood. I loved and still love its vibrant colors, fresh taste and creamy texture. Back then my mother used to make it with chicken broth, but it is just as good with vegetable broth.

What other ingredients do you use for rice pilafs? I love rice and I’d like to try different recipes as well.

Tips for cooking pilaf: How do you know how much water you need to add? Easy! 3 times the amount of rice. It’s a 1:3 ratio. Also, boil the rice only for a couple of minutes then remove from heat and cover with a lid. This way it will absorb all the water and you’ll never have to worry again about burning the rice.

P.S. Try my favorite rice pilaf recipe – mushroom rice pilaf!

Vegetarian Serbian Rice Pilaf Recipe

Vegetarian Serbian Rice Pilaf Recipe | Pilaf sarbesc

Vegetarian Serbian Rice Pilaf

Ruxandra Micu
This vegetarian serbian rice pilaf is an easy and quick rice recipe, perfect for cooking on a budget or for big family menus.
4.5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Serbian
Servings 6 -8

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup rice
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 big onion diced
  • 1 medium carrot grated
  • 1 big red bell pepper diced
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • sea salt to taste
  • ¼ tsp ground pepper
  • 2 Tbsps oil

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oil in a large pan. Add chopped onion and sauté for 3 minutes.
  • Add grated carrot and diced pepper.
  • Add the rice along with 3 cups of water. Stir until all ingredients are evenly spread. Add paprika, salt and pepper.
  • Let it boil for 5 minutes over medium heat. Remove from heat and cover with a lid. Let it rest until all water is absorbed by the rice (10-15 minutes).
  • Garnish with fresh herbs and serve!

Vegetarian Serbian Rice Pilaf Basil Garnish

Do you like rice pilafs? Try this Brown Rice Mushroom Pilaf!

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  1. Pam says

    July 18, 2018 at 12:08 am

    5 stars
    Just made this yesterday and I love it! Reminded me of the pilaf my Serbian grandma used to make. Love love love!

    Reply
    • Ruxandra Micu says

      October 22, 2018 at 5:36 pm

      Glad you liked the recipe! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Yolanda says

    July 12, 2018 at 6:57 pm

    4 stars
    Great recipe! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Ruxandra says

      July 17, 2018 at 3:48 pm

      You’re welcome!

      Reply
  3. city says

    May 21, 2012 at 9:19 am

    nice idea thanks for sharing

    Reply
  4. The Codropss says

    February 1, 2012 at 8:48 pm

    Great Recipe!

    Reply
  5. exquisiteniche.com says

    January 30, 2012 at 12:36 pm

    Hope your exams went well! This is indeed healthy and nutritious. I love your photography as well.

    Reply
  6. Gourmandelle says

    January 26, 2012 at 1:01 pm

    Thanks Angie! I'm glad you like it. Hugs!

    Reply
  7. Angie's Recipes says

    January 25, 2012 at 10:26 pm

    What a beautiful and elegant presentation!

    Reply
  8. Gourmandelle says

    January 24, 2012 at 11:36 am

    Thank you Elly for your lovely comment!

    Reply
  9. Elly McCausland says

    January 23, 2012 at 1:37 pm

    I love your photos – so pretty! I always think rice can't possibly be elegant, but you've proved me wrong!

    Reply

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