How To Make Winter Pilaf
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 2 cups of basmati rice
- 4 cups of vegetable broth
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 1 cup of frozen peas
- 1/4 cup of dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup of slivered almonds
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of cumin
- 1 teaspoon of turmeric
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
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Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Add the rice to the pot and stir to coat in the oil and vegetables.
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Add the vegetable broth, cumin, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
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Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
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Stir in the frozen peas and dried cranberries. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes to allow the peas to thaw and the cranberries to soften.
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Fluff the pilaf with a fork and sprinkle with slivered almonds before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories : 320kcal
- Total Fat : 8g
- Saturated Fat : 1g
- Cholesterol : 0mg
- Sodium : 800mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 56g
- Dietary Fiber : 6g
- Sugar : 8g
- Protein : 7g
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