Carrot Basmati Rice Pilaf

Name: Carrot Basmati Rice Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/4 cup shallots, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons pine nuts; 1 cup basmati rice, uncooked; 3 carrots, grated; 3 teaspoons orange zest, finely grated; 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom; 2 1/4 cups chicken broth; 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper

Pasta/Grains

June 28, 2016

Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 30 mins
Yields: 6 Servings

Directions

1In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add shallots and pine nuts. Cook 4 - 6 minutes. Add rice, carrots, orange zest, cardamon and crushed red pepper. Cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add warm chicken broth. Cover pan tightly and simmer 12 -15 minutes, until liquid is absorbed.