Vegetable Pilaf Recipe

Rice Pilaf
submitted by sumit at ifood.tv

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyCuisine
CourseMethod
Main Ingredient

Ingredients

 Butter/Margarine4 Tablespoon
 1 pound small red potatoes, cut into 1/4 inch-thick slices
 3 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
 2 medium-sized carrots, diced
 Water3 Cup (16 tbs)
 Salt1/2 Teaspoon
 Pepper1/8 Teaspoon
 2 chicken-flavor bouillon cubes or envelopes
 1 1/2 cups regular long-grain rice
 Red kidney beans1 Can (10oz), drained
 Frozen peas1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Parmesan cheese1/4 Cup (16 tbs), grated
 1/2 4-ounce package mozzarella cheese, shredded

Directions

1. In 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, in hot butter or margarine, cook potato slices, green onions, and carrots, stirring frequently, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add water, salt, pepper, and chicken bouillon; over high heat, heat to boiling. Add rice; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 20 minutes or until rice and vegetables are tender and all liquid is absorbed.
2. Into rice mixture in skillet, stir kidney beans, frozen peas, Parmesan, and mozzarella; cook, stirring gently, until beans and peas are heated through and cheese melts.
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