Rice Pilaf Recipe
CUMIN FLAVORED RICE PILAF
Coating the rice with oil along with the aromatics, prevents it from becoming soggy.
3-4 tablespoons olive oil
1 generous cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons pressed garlic
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 cups long grain rice
4 cups chicken broth, low fat, and low sodium
1-2 jalapeno chilies, minced
Sea salt to taste
Garnish: Fresh chopped parsley or cilantro, chopped green onions or chives, tomato wedges.
Good Add Ins: Drained black beans, roasted red pepper strips, and roasted fresh corn (removed from cob)
Heat oil. Add onion, garlic, cumin, chili powder and rice. Sauté until rice is translucent. Add broth.
Cover and bring to a boil. Lower to simmer. Cook, covered, about 20 minutes or until rice is tender. Add chiles and blend. If using any of the add-ins, put them in now and blend. Add salt to taste. This rice pilaf recipe serves 6-8.
This is a great rice pilaf recipe.
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