Vegtable Pilaf

A simple flavorful rice pilaf you may top with toasted pine nuts or almonds. a great side to any meal

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  cup rice
• 1⁄2  red pepper, diced
• 1  small onion, chopped
• 1  diced carrot
• 1  crushed garlic clove
• 1⁄2 cup peas
• 2  teaspoons  oil
• 1  bay leaf
• 1  teaspoon  grated ginger
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  tablespoon  chopped parsley (to garnish)
• 2  cups water or 2  cups broth
• 1  pinch pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1  teaspoon butter (optional)

Directions

1. in a pot add oil, on med/low heat saute onions,carrots,peppers,peas. until onions have become slightly golden and vegetables are cooked. add garlic , ginger,bay leaf,pepper,and turmeric. saute for 5min on low heat. add salt and broth. Cover and bring to a boil.
2. once it boils add the rice wait for it to come up to another boil. reduce heat, cover and allow to cook on low for 15-20Min's or until the fluid is gone and rice is fluffy.
3. add butter and fluff with fork, serve with any side.