Easy Vegetarian Brown Rice Pilaf Recipe

Name: Easy Vegetarian Brown Rice Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup brown basmati rice; 1 bell pepper, sliced (any colour of your choice); 1 cup green beans or 1 cup flat beans, sliced; 1/2 cup peas; 1 teaspoon cumin seed; 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, freshly grated; 1 green chili, finely chopped; 4 sprigs fresh thyme (or any herb of your choice); 1 tablespoon butter (or ghee); salt and pepper; 1 tablespoon almonds, flaked and toasted (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup brown basmati rice
1 bell pepper, sliced (any colour of your choice)
1 cup green beans or 1 cup flat beans, sliced
1/2 cup peas
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, freshly grated
1 green chili, finely chopped
4 sprigs fresh thyme (or any herb of your choice)
1 tablespoon butter (or ghee)
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon almonds, flaked and toasted (optional)

1
Cook rice according to instructions and set aside.
2
In a pan heat butter and fry ginger, chilli and cumin for a minute, then add beans. If using fresh peas, also add now.
3
Cook till beans and peas are tender but firm. You may need to add a few tablespoons of water. If using frozen peas, rinse under hot water and add now along with sliced peppers.
4
Cook for few minutes till peppers are heated through.
5
Mix in rice and add salt, pepper and herbs to taste.
6
Sprinkle almonds.
7
Serve hot with thick lentil dal on the side.

275

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 1 cup brown basmati rice, 1 bell pepper, sliced (any colour of your choice), 1 cup green beans or 1 cup flat beans, sliced, 1/2 cup peas, and more.

Yes, Easy Vegetarian Brown Rice Pilaf 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.

Easy Vegetarian Brown Rice Pilaf

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