Red Rice Pilaf

Red rice is a whole grain rice that gets its color from anthocyanins, which are antioxidants found in the bran layer of the rice.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Red Rice Pilaf

Cooking Method: Sautéing, Simmering Cuisine: Indian, Middle Eastern Courses: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Red rice
• 4 cup Vegetable broth
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 1 medium Carrot
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 cup Frozen peas
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Rinse the red rice under cold water.
2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
3. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until fragrant.
4. Add diced carrot and red bell pepper, cook for 5 minutes.
5. Stir in cumin powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
6. Add red rice and vegetable broth, bring to a boil.
7. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes or until rice is tender.
8. Stir in frozen peas and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
9. Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes.
10. Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with fresh parsley.
11. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 2g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.