Ham Veggie Rice Pilaf Recipes

PERFECT RICE PILAF WITH VEGETABLES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, rinse rice with cold water. Stir with your hands to remove surface starch. Drain through a fine-mesh strainer and rinse again.
• Heat the butter or oil in a large, heavy-duty saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, red pepper, zucchini, and carrot and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
• Add the rice and cook, stirring, until it is lightly browned and smells nutty, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in the broth, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil. Immediately lower the heat to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook until all of the liquid is absorbed, about 40-45 minutes.
• Remove the pan from the heat, uncover, and lay a folded kitchen towl over the pan, and cover again to hold the towel in place. Let the rice rest for about 5 minutes.
• Remove the lid and towel, fluff the rice with a fork, and serve.

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.