Thursday, November 3, 2011

Spiced Basmati Rice with Carrots and Peas Recipe


This is a super easy recipe and packed with yummy veggies.  The colors and unique spices are paired perfectly with fall.  

1 1/2 cups of basmati rice (soaked for at least 30 minutes)
3 tablespoons of olive oil
1/2 yellow onion, diced
2 cloves of garlic, minced
2 carrots, chopped 
1 pinch of cinnamon
1 pinch of ground cloves
1 steam-able bag of frozen peas
Salt and Pepper to Taste

1.  In a pot, heat extra virgin olive oil and saute the garlic and onion for about 3 minutes or until soft.

2.  Add the rice and stir until the olive oil is fully coated.  Add the carrots and 2 1/2 cups of water.  Cover pot and simmer under medium heat.  If you are using frozen peas use about a 1-1 1/2 cups and toss them in the pot.  If not steam the peas according to the package directions.  Simmer for about 15 minutes, covered.

3.  Once rice is tender remove from heat.  Add the green peas, if steaming in the microwave and then serve. 

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