Sesame Brown Rice Pilaf With Garlic And Vegetables Recipes

SESAME BROWN RICE PILAF WITH GARLIC AND VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Combine the onion and oil in a large shallow saucepan (with a tight fitting lid).
• Cook over low heat, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes or until onion is golden.
• Stir in the rice and cook 1 minute.
• Add in the garlic; cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
• Add the water; bring to a boil; add in the salt, stir thoroughly, cover and cook 35-40 minutes or until almost all the liquid is absorbed (do not stir).
• Uncover the pot and while it is still on the heat, sprinkle the broccoli, green beans, squash, carrot, and red bell pepper evenly over the surface of the rice.
• Cover and cook for 6-8 minutes or until the vegetables are crisp-tender and the rice is cooked.
• Sprinkle with the sesame seeds and drizzle with the sesame oil.
• Spoon into a serving dish and serve immediately.

BROWN RICE PILAF WITH VEGETABLES

Steps:

• In a 2-1/2 quart saucepan sauté garlic and onions in oil over medium heat until onions are translucent.
• Add brown rice, toast, stirring constantly for about 4 minutes.
• Add vegetable broth and bring to boil. Then simmer and cook rice for 45 mins, undisturbed.
• Meanwhile, in a bit of oil, sauté zucchini and carrots for about 3-4 mins in a small fry pan over medium heat. Salt and pepper to taste.
• When rice is cooked, add corn, zucchini, and carrots and mix well.