Ingredients
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- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup diced onions (1 medium)
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 cup chopped red bell pepper (1 medium)
- 1/2 cup chopped celery (2 stalks)
- 1 cup shelled fava beans
- 2/3 cup diced carrots (2 medium)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 1 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 1/4 cups of water (you can also use broth)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, saute onions and garlic in 2 tablespoons of olive oil until translucent, 3-4 minutes
- Add peppers, celery, fava beans and carrots. Season with salt and pepper and cook at medium-low heat for about 10 minutes
- Add basmati rice, mix well with the vegetables and let it cook for about 5 minutes
- In the meantime, in a separate skillet saute cilantro in 1 tablespoon of olive oil until it starts to wilt, about 2 minutes. Set aside
- Add water or broth to rice then add cooked cilantro. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 20 minutes
- Turn off heat and let stand for 10 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork
- ENJOY! From May I have that recipe
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins