Vegetable Pilaf

2 oz butter
2 onions, sliced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 large red bell pepper, finely chopped
2 cups long grain rice
5 1/2 cups vegetable stock
1 cup corn
1 cup peas
1/2 cup grated parmesan
2 Tbsp fresh chives, chopped
2 Tbsp fresh coriander, chopped
Salt and Pepper (to taste)

1. melt the butter in a large pan. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes over low heat, or until soft. Add the garlic and cook 1 more minute. Add the pepper and rice and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in the stock. Bring to a boil, stirring once. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, or until most of the stock has been absorbed.

2. Add corn and peas to the rice mixture. Cook, covered, over low heat until rice is tender (about 10 minutes).

3. Stir in Parmesan and herbs. Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.

Serves 6

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ICE_BLUE.