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plural pilafs. Learner's definition of PILAF. [count, noncount] : a dish that is made of seasoned rice and vegetables and often meat. a vegetable pilaf. a serving of rice pilaf.
There are 200 calories in a 1 cup cooked serving of Monarch Rice Pilaf. Calorie breakdown: 2% fat, 88% carbs, 10% protein.