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Garden Pilaf
Ingredients
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1
cup packed cilantro leaves (1 oz.)
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1
1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and quartered
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3
cloves garlic
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1
medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped (optional)
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1/3
cup water
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1
tablespoon cooking oil
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1/2
cup chopped onion
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3
cups fresh vegetables, such as green beans, cut into 1-inch strips; carrots, cut into 1-inch strips; cauliflower florets; whole kernel corn; and/or peas
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1/2
teaspoon salt
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1/4
teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 1/2
cups cooked rice
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3
green sweet peppers, halved (optional)
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1/2
cup coarsely chopped cashews
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1
tablespoon golden raisins
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Cilantro sprigs
Directions
1. In a blender container or food processor bowl combine 1 cup cilantro, fresh ginger, garlic, jalapeno pepper, if using, and water. Cover and blend or process until mixture is nearly smooth. Set aside.
2. In a large saucepan heat oil; cook and stir onion in hot oil over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes or until onion is tender. Add vegetables, salt, cinnamon, and cilantro mixture. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 10 to 12 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in cooked rice; heat through. Transfer to a serving dish or spoon into halved green sweet peppers, if desired. Sprinkle with cashews and golden raisins; garnish with cilantro sprigs. Makes 6 side-dish servings.
Nutrition Facts
(Garden Pilaf)
- Servings Per Recipe 6,
- Calories 186,
- Protein (gm) 5,
- Carbohydrate (gm) 26,
- Fat, total (gm) 8,
- Saturated fat (gm) 1,
- Dietary Fiber, total (gm) 2,
- Vitamin A (IU) 1409,
- Vitamin C (mg) 15,
- Sodium (mg) 263,
- Calcium (DV %) 30,
- Iron (DV %) 2,
- Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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