TGIF Jasmine Rice Pilaf

Submitted by lawiebs

"Jasmine rice pilaf with peppers and onions."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 6 Cups
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 cups jasmine rice (rinsed until water is clear)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 1⁄4 cup red pepper, diced
• 1⁄4 cup green pepper, diced
• 1⁄4 cup red onion, diced
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon cayenne
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley

directions

1. In a medium skillet heat butter until melted.
2. Add peppers and onion sautee until soft. (About 5 minutred).
3. Add garlic and sautee for 1 minute.
4. Add rinsed jasmine rice and cook in butter mixture until crackling (about 3 minutes).
5. Add broth and water, turn heat too high, bring to a boil. Turn heat to low. Add cumin, cayenne and pepper,.
6. Stir all ingredients and cover with a tight lid. Let simmer for 15 minutes. Remove cover and add parsley, stir and recover. Remove from heat and let sit (covered) for 5 minutes. Fluff and serve.