Basmati Rice with Vegetables and Cilantro

Name: Basmati Rice with Vegetables and Cilantro Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups white basmati rice rinsed and drained; 3 cups hot water; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; Salt and pepper; 1 1/3 cup frozen peas; 1 cup shredded cabbage; 1 1/2 cups shredded carrots; small cilantro sprigs

Minutes to Prepare: 5
Minutes to Cook: 30

Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups white basmati rice, rinsed and drained3 cups hot water1 tbsp vegetable oilSalt and pepper1 1/3 cup frozen peas1 cup shredded cabbage 1 1/2 cups shredded carrotssmall cilantro sprigs

Directions

Combine rice, hot water, oil, and salt and pepper to taste in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Boil 1 minute. Reduce heat to low, cover tightly nd simmer without stirring for 9 minutes. Meanwhile, remove peas from freezer.
Scatter peas over top of rice in 1 layer. Then top with cabbage and carrots. Do not mix. Cover and simmer 10 minutes or until rice is tender, liquid is absorbed, and peas are hot. Fluff rice gently with a fork. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve topped with cilantro sprigs.

MAKES 4 SERVINGS

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KRISTINALYNNE28.

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving

Calories: 317.9
Total Fat: 3.8 g
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 92.1 mg
Total Carbs: 64.8 g
Dietary Fiber: 3.8 g
Protein: 7.9 g

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