Summertime Vegetables & Rice
Having the perfect side dish recipe for dinner is always a treat. This wonderful rice recipe is made with fresh seasonal vegetables that pairs well with almost any dish. With a touch of cinnamon, it's flavor is unforgettable.
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Ingredients
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 small carrots, finely chopped
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 little zucchini, cubed
- 1 bell pepper, cubed
- 1 head of garlic, divided to cloves (not peeled)
- 1 1/2 cup long grain rice
- 1/4 cup cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- pinch cayenne pepper
- cayenne pepper
- 3 cups water
Instructions
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Preheat deep frying pan or pot to medium high heat and add olive oil.
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When the oil is hot add carrots, onion and garlic and fry them until they get a little bit of color.
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Add cinnamon, cumin, coriander, cayenne, salt, pepper and mix with oil. Then add zucchini and bell pepper. Cook it for 2 minutes. Then add rice and mix with oil and vegetables. Add water and mix well with rice and bring to boil.
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Lower the heat and pop the lid on and cook for 5 minutes.
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Remove from the heat and let it stand for 10-20 minutes or until all the liquids are absorbed in the rice.
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Fluff the rice with fork and serve!
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