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Irresistibly Flavorful Spiced Cabbage & Carrot Rice Pilaf

This flavorful spiced cabbage & carrot rice pilaf warms the heart and stomach with its aromatic spices and fresh ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pilaf
  • 1 cup Long-Grain Rice Basmati preferred
  • 2 cups Cabbage Fresh green or savoy
  • 1 cup Carrots Grated
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds Toasted
  • 1 teaspoon Curry Powder Adjust to taste
  • 2 cups Vegetable Broth Low-sodium recommended
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing
Optional Extras
  • 1/4 cup Nuts Almonds or cashews
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Herbs Cilantro or parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Toss in minced garlic and cumin seeds, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in shredded cabbage and grated carrots, cooking for about 5 minutes until they soften slightly.
  4. Mix in rinsed basmati rice, stirring until well coated and lightly toasted, around 2 minutes.
  5. Add vegetable broth and curry powder, bringing to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat, let sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Customize spices to suit your taste. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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