Riz Pilaf

Riz Pilaf is a fragrant Moroccan rice dish that combines tender basmati rice with a medley of vegetables and spices, creating a delightful and healthy meal. This recipe is not only easy to prepare but also offers a vibrant taste of Moroccan cuisine.

Ingredients

• Basmati rice - 150 grams
• Vegetable broth - 400 ml
• Carrot - 1 medium, diced
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, diced
• Zucchini - 1 medium, diced
• Onion - 1 small, finely chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Ground cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Ground cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Lemon - 1, juiced

Steps

1. Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then soak it in water for 15 minutes.
2. In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent.
3. Add the diced carrot, red bell pepper, and zucchini to the saucepan, and cook for about 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
4. Stir in the cumin, cinnamon, turmeric, salt, and black pepper, and cook for an additional 2 minutes to toast the spices.
5. Drain the soaked rice and add it to the saucepan, stirring to combine with the vegetables and spices.
6. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 15 minutes or until the rice is cooked and has absorbed the liquid.
7. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.
8. Stir in the lemon juice and chopped parsley just before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 360
• Protein: 7 g
• Carbs: 66 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 8 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
• Water: 0.4 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in fiber from vegetables, promoting digestive health.
• Contains a variety of vitamins and minerals from the fresh vegetables.

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