Ham Veggie Rice Pilaf Food

VEGETARIAN RICE PILAF

Steps:

• In a large nonstick pan, heat oil over medium heat.
• Add onion, carrot, and mushroom and sauté until onion is translucent and carrots and mushrooms have softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in peas. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Stir in rice to coat with oil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until rice is fragrant and toasted, about 5 minutes.
• Pour in vegetable broth, add more salt to taste (I used ½ teaspoon), increase heat to medium-high and bring to boil.
• Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until rice is tender and absorbed all liquid, about 16-18 minutes.
• Remove pan from heat and let sit covered for about 7-10 minutes.
• Remove lid and fluff rice using a fork.
• Stir in raisins and almonds.
• Optional: garnish with chopped parsley.

HAM & VEGGIE RICE PILAF

Steps:

• In a large saucepan cook onion, green pepper, mushrooms, garlic, butter, and ham till veggies are tender but not browned.
• Pour rice in with veggies and ham and let rice lightly brown for 1-2 minutes.
• Pour in water.
• Break up bouillon cubes and add to mix.
• Add black pepper.
• Bring to boil.
• Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

HAM, ARTICHOKE & LEMON PILAF

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large pan, then add the onion and fry for a couple of mins until starting to soften. Stir in the rice, then pour in the stock and bring to the boil. Cover and cook for 5 mins.
• Add the artichokes, ham, half the lemon zest and all of the juice to the pan. Cover and cook for 5-7 mins more until the rice is tender. Stir in the mint, then divide between four bowls and scatter over the remaining zest.