Festive Rice
Servings 3 people
Ingredients
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 clove minced garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- ½ cup carrots, diced
- ½ cup frozen peas
- ¼ cup almonds, toasted and sliced
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- 1 dash cumin or coriander, season rice
- salt and black pepper for taste
- garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro,
Instructions
- Begin by rinsing the basmati rice under cold water to remove excess starch, which will help achieve a fluffy texture. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, sauté a chopped onion and a clove of minced garlic in olive oil, then add the vegetable broth and rice to the pot. Then bring to a boil. Add the carrots. Season with a dash of cumin and coriander. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 15 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.
- Next, stir in the frozen peas, allowing them to steam in the covered pot for an additional 5 minutes. For added flavor, season the rice with a pinch of salt, black pepper, and a sprinkle of fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro.
- Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork and gently fold in cranberries and sliced toasted almonds.
- For an extra layer of taste, squeeze a bit of lemon juice over the rice before serving.