Made with AI
Mediterranean Rice Pilaf
40 min 208 kcal per serving Medium
Ingredients
4 Servings
- white rice2 cups
- bell peppers, diced1 cup
- cumin1 teaspoon
- garlic powder1 teaspoon
- fennel bulb, sliced1 cup
- carrot, diced1 cup
- onion, diced1 cup
- olive oil2 tablespoons
- spinach, chopped1 cup
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the white rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
- 2
In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- 3
Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the diced bell peppers, sliced fennel bulb, and diced carrot. Cook for another 5 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
- 5
Add the rinsed rice to the pan and stir well to coat the rice with the oil and vegetables.
- 6
Sprinkle in the cumin and garlic powder, stirring to combine.
- 7
Pour in 4 cups of water or vegetable broth, and bring to a boil.
- 8
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
- 9
Remove the pan from heat and gently fold in the chopped spinach.
