Description
Cabbage & Carrot Rice Pilaf with Spices is a vibrant and nourishing dish that brings warmth and flavor to your table. This one-pot wonder combines fluffy basmati rice with crunchy cabbage, sweet carrots, and a blend of aromatic spices, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings. Easy to prepare and visually appealing, this pilaf can be served as a delightful vegetarian meal or paired with your favorite protein.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain basmati rice
- 2 cups finely chopped green cabbage
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 2 cups vegetable broth (low-sodium preferred)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; saut? chopped onions until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cumin seeds, cooking until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Stir in shredded cabbage and grated carrots; cook for about 5 minutes until slightly softened.
- Add rinsed basmati rice to the skillet, stirring well. Toast for another couple of minutes until some grains turn golden.
- Pour in vegetable broth and curry powder; bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover tightly, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let sit covered for an additional 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Saut?ing
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg