Bright Rice Recipe

Name: Bright Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 1 cup diced orange bell pepper; 1 tablespoon yellow mustard seeds; 1 teaspoon turmeric; ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 1/4 cups basmati rice; 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth; 1 14-ounce can chickpeas, drained; Salt to taste

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup diced orange bell pepper
1 tablespoon yellow mustard seeds
1 teaspoon turmeric
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/4 cups basmati rice
2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1 14-ounce can chickpeas, drained
Salt to taste

1
In a large saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, heat oil over medium heat.
2
Add onion and bell pepper, and saute until softened, about 5 minutes.
3
Add mustard seeds, turmeric, cloves and cinnamon, and saute for 1 minute.
4
Add rice and mix until well coated with oil.
5
Add vegetable broth and chickpeas.
6
Stir briefly, and allow to return to a boil.
7
Cover, and cook on lowest possible heat for 20 minutes.
8
If rice has not absorbed all the liquid by then, cover pan with a clean dish towel and place lid over it.
9
Allow to sit off the heat for 5 to 10 minutes.
10
(This method may be used for keeping the rice warm and moist for up to half an hour.)
11
To serve, fluff rice with a fork, and add salt to taste.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1/2 cup finely chopped onion, 1 cup diced orange bell pepper, 1 tablespoon yellow mustard seeds, and more.

Yes, Bright Rice falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bright Rice

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