Eritrean Style Garden Vegetable Rice

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Quinoa is higher in protein, while bulgur is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier, while canola is more affordable.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade stock is fresher, while seasoned water is budget-friendly.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs are more concentrated and last longer, while omitting herbs saves money.

Rinse the white rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

Soak the rice in water for 30 minutes, then drain.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add diced carrots, zucchini, and optional green chili pepper; sauté for 5-7 minutes until slightly tender.

Mix in chopped tomatoes, turmeric, salt, and pepper; cook for another 3 minutes.

Add the soaked rice to the pot and stir to combine with vegetables.

Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes.

Fluff rice with a fork and garnish with parsley and rosemary before serving.

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