Sun Dried Tomato Spinach Rice Pilaf Recipes

SUN-DRIED TOMATO SPINACH RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Heat olive oil over medium heat.
• Add minced onion and garlic and saute for 2 minutes.
• Add the sun-dried tomatoes and saute another minute.
• Add the Jasmine rice and saute one minute.
• Add the salt, pepper, bouillon cubes and water and stir.
• Cover and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat when boiling and simmer 15 minutes. (No peaking! Do not remove the lid while cooking!).
• After 15 minutes, remove from heat and stir in the fresh spinach and lemon juice.
• Cover and let steam 15 minutes. Voila!

SPINACH RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Heat oil in pan until hot. Saute carrot, onion, leeks and celery for 5 minutes. Add rice; saute 1 minute.
• Add tomatoes; saute 2 minutes. Add all but 2 Tbsp stock. Bring to simmer; add salt and pepper. Cover; cook 10 minutes.
• Add spinach; stir. Add remaining stock, if needed, and herbs. Cover; cook 5 minutes.

BASMATI-SUN-DRIED TOMATO RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium heat until hot.
• Add shallots; sauté 1 to 2 minutes or until soft.
• Add rice; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Add tomatoes, salt, pepper and stock; mix well.
• Cover; bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low; simmer 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
• Place in serving bowl; top with cheese.