Vegetable Pilaf
Vegetable Pilaf Prep 15 min, cook 25 min+ 10 min rest, serves 4 Ingredients Rice & Liquid 300 g basmati rice (rinsed until water runs clear) 600 ml vegetable broth (or water + 6 g salt) Vegetables 120 g onion, finely chopped 100 g carrot, small dice 100 g zucchini, small dice 80 g peas (fresh or frozen) 2 garlic cloves, minced 30 g butter or 20 ml olive oil Spices 1 tsp ground turmeric (optional, for color) 1 tsp cumin seeds or ground cumin 1 bay leaf Black pepper to taste Method 1. Preheat Oven at 180°C . 2. Build the base In an ovensafe pot or Dutch oven, add butter/oil , onion, carrot, zucchini, garlic. Mix everything raw no sautéing needed for this easy version. 3. Add rice & spices Add rinsed rice, peas, turmeric, cumin, bay leaf, pepper. Stir gently to combine. 4. Add broth Pour 600 ml hot broth over the mixture. Taste the liquid adjust salt now (it should taste lightly seasoned). 5. Bake Cover with lid or foil. Bake 25 minutes . Remove from oven and rest 10 minute...
