Nitrate & Nitrite Free Vegan Rice Pilaf

Total time40 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time25 min

4.8

(30)

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Ingredients

4 servings

2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ cups long-grain white rice
½ tsp ground cumin
¼ tsp ground turmeric
¼ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp black pepper
3 cups vegetable broth
¾ tsp salt
¼ cup frozen peas, thawed (optional)

For serving

2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
2
Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Watch closely so the garlic does not brown.

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