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Fragrant Pilaf

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This Mediterranean side-dish features Ripe tomatoes, Black mustard seeds, Olive oil, Garlic cloves, minced. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste. A reliable recipe that works well for everyday cooking. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6
Calories: 2096.7
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Description
This Mediterranean side-dish features Ripe tomatoes, Black mustard seeds, Olive oil, Garlic cloves, minced. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste. A reliable recipe that works well for everyday cooking. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 3 lg Ripe tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon Black mustard seeds
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 2 ea Garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 ea Bay leaf
  • 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1 cup Basmati rice, uncooked
  • 3 cup Vegetable broth
  • 2 cup Chickpeas, cooked
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro
  • 1 pn Cayenne
Directions
  1. 1
    Plunge the tomatoes into boiling water for 30 seconds.
  2. 2
    Remove with a slotted spoon & transfer to a bowl of iced water.
  3. 3
    Remove from the water & slip off their skins.
  4. 4
    Chop the tomatoes & set aside.
  5. 5
    In a large pot, saute the mustard seeds in the oil over a medium
  6. 6
    heat until they begin to sputter & pop.
  7. 7
    Add the garlic, bay leaf, turmeric & rice, stirring until the rice becomes translucent, 2 minutes.
  8. 8
    Add the tomatoes & reduce the heat to a simmer for 3 minutes.
  9. 9
    Add the broth, bring back to a boil, reduce heat again & simmer for 10 minutes.
  10. 10
    Add the chickpeas & cook another 5 minutes.
  11. 11
    Remove from the heat, add the cilantro & allow it to steam, covered, for 5 minutes.
  12. 12
    Remove the bay leaf, fluff with a fork, stirring in the cilantro.
  13. 13
    Season with cayenne & serve

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 2096.7kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 193.4g298%
Saturated Fat 29.0g145%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 36.0mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 86.8g29%
Dietary Fiber 18.0g72%
Sugars 8.3g
Protein 18.2g37%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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