Springtime Garden Pilaf Recipes

RICE PILAF GARDEN STYLE

Steps:

• In a large pot, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. When the butter melts, add in the rice and pasta. Saute for 4 to 5 minutes, then add the shallots and saute 2 minutes more. Add the zucchini and mushrooms and mix to combine. Stir in the stock and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cover and cook for 14 to 16 minutes. Add the tomatoes, parsley, lemon zest and Parmesan. Season with the black pepper and salt, if needed. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve.

SPRING VEGETABLE AND QUINOA PILAF

Steps:

• Bring broth and 1/2 teaspoon sea salt to boil in medium saucepan; add quinoa. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat; fluff with fork. Cover and reserve.
• Meanwhile, bring 1 1/4 cups water to boil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add beets. Cover and cook until beets are tender, about 8 minutes. Uncover; cook until any water in skillet evaporates. Increase heat to medium-high. Add olive oil and garlic; sauté 30 seconds. Add all bell peppers, asparagus, and zucchini. Sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper. Sauté until just tender, about 8 minutes. Add cooked quinoa, green onions, and parsley to vegetables in skillet; toss to combine. Season with sea salt and pepper.

ORIENTAL GARDEN PILAF

Steps:

• In medium saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil. Stir in barley; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 10 to 12 minutes, or until tender.
• In large skillet, heat oil. Cook carrots, celery and garlic over medium-high heat 2 to 3 minutes. Add mushrooms and green onions; continue cooking 1 minute. Add cooked barley and soy sauce; mix well. Continue cooking over medium heat until heated through.

SPRINGTIME GARDEN PILAF

Steps:

• In 2 quart saucepan bring water, butter, chicken bouillon, salt, pepper and garlic to a full boil (5 to 7 minutes).
• Add rice and carrots; return to a full boil.
• Reduce the heat to low; simmer until rice is tender (25 to 30 minutes) Stir in remaining ingredients.