Riz Ma' Laban

Riz Ma' Laban is a creamy, comforting Lebanese rice dish that showcases the perfect balance of flavors with almond milk and fragrant spices. This vegan version offers a delightful twist on the traditional recipe, making it suitable for everyone to enjoy.

Ingredients

• Jasmine rice - 100 grams
• Almond milk - 400 ml
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Onion - 1 small, finely chopped
• Cinnamon stick - 1
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Ground cumin - 1/2 teaspoon
• Chopped fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Pine nuts - 30 grams, toasted

Steps

1. Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then drain and set aside.
2. In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the chopped onion. Sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
4. Stir in the rinsed rice, cinnamon stick, salt, black pepper, and ground cumin, and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
5. Pour the almond milk into the saucepan and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
6. Once the rice is cooked, remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes.
7. Remove the cinnamon stick, fluff the rice with a fork, and stir in the lemon juice and chopped parsley.
8. Serve warm, garnished with toasted pine nuts on top.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 55 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 250 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.4 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in plant-based protein from the rice and nuts.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil and pine nuts.

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