Best Vegan Rice Pilaf
This exquisite dish blends nutty orzo, aromatic vegetables, and fragrant basmati rice into a culinary masterpiece. The aromatics are sauteed to perfection, creating a flavorful base, while the orzo and basmati rice add layers of flavor and texture. Infused with Soulful Classic broth, this vegan rice pilaf is packed with flavor, easy to make, and involves less cleaning, making it perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Equipment
- saute pan or soup pot
Ingredients
- ½ cup orzo
- 1 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- ½ onion chopped small
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 2 ½ cup water
- 2 tbsp celery minced
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp Soulful Classic broth heaping
- 1 cup basmati
Instructions
- Heat a sauté or fry pan over medium and heat the oil. Then fry the garlic, onions, and celery for 5-8 minutes, stirring often until toasty and fragrant.
- Add the orzo and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring often until slightly golden.
- Add the rice and fry for 2 minutes until distributed and beginning to get toasty.
- Add the water, the Soulful Classic or bouillon of your choice, and salt, and give a stir.
- Bring the pan to a boil, then turn the heat to low and cover. Cook until all liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. At the ten-minute mark, check the rice. If the flame is too high, the water will evaporate quicker than you want, and you can add ¼ cup more water to the pan. Do not stir! Only fluff the rice with a fork when it is ready so as not to break the grains and make mushy rice.
Nutrition
Calories: 277kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 6gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 305mgPotassium: 129mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 18IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg
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