Vegtable Pilaf

Submitted by Spice Is Nice

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

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 15
• 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.

Reviews

[Karen Elizabeth]

Made as described, we really enjoyed this colourful and flavoursome rice. Made for My 3 Chefs 2013, lovely recipe, thank you!