Green Tea Rice

This is from the July/August 2009 Vegetarian Times. They recommend serving with low-sodium soy sauce and chili oil. Posted for safekeeping.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 4  green tea bags
• 1  cup basmati rice
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 1  teaspoon ginger, minced
• 1 1⁄2 cups  mixed vegetables, frozen
• 1⁄2 cup green onion, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup sesame seeds, toasted

Directions

1. Place tea bags in a 4 c measuring cup and cover with 3 c water. Steep 7-10 minutes and discard the tea bags.
2. Combine rice, garlic, ginger, and tea in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Cover pan, reduce heat to medium low, and simmer 10 minutes.
3. Add frozen vegetables and cover pan again. Cook 5-10 minutes more, or until tea is absorbed and vegetables are hot and crisp-tender. Stir in green onions and sesame seeds and season with salt and pepper.