Vegetable Rice Pilaf
Vegetable Rice Pilaf is a colorful and aromatic dish that brings warmth and joy to any table. With fluffy long-grain rice combined with fresh vegetables and fragrant spices, this recipe is perfect for both everyday meals and special gatherings. Enjoy it as a delightful side or make it the star of your meal. Easy to customize based on your pantry ingredients, Vegetable Rice Pilaf is a versatile dish that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain basmati rice
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, bell peppers)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onions and garlic until translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add mixed vegetables, cumin, and turmeric; cook until tender but vibrant (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in the rice until well-coated with oil (about 2 minutes).
- Pour in vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
- Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
- Remove from heat; let sit for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Customize your pilaf by adding nuts for crunch or experimenting with different herbs. For best flavor, use homemade vegetable broth. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge; reheat gently on the stove or microwave.