From Leftovers To Delight: Easy Brown Rice Pilaf Recipe Makeover! | NutritionistDeepa.com

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Quinoa offers more protein while bulgur is often less expensive.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Homemade stock is healthier and more flavorful.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while sunflower oil is often cheaper.

peas

🥗Healthier: green beans

💰Cheaper: frozen peas

Green beans are lower in sugar, and frozen peas are often less expensive.

Start with leftover brown rice; ensure it is cold and pre-separated to avoid clumping.

Add 2 bay leaves to a skillet and heat until aromatic.

Add chopped tomatoes and mix well with the bay leaves.

Add roasted peanuts to the skillet.

Incorporate the all-purpose Masala powder into the mixture, stirring to combine.

Add the leftover brown rice to the skillet, mixing thoroughly with the Masala and tomatoes.

Toss in the lightly steamed eggplant, potato, and peas, ensuring not to overcook the vegetables.

Adjust seasoning by adding salt if desired, or skip for dietary reasons.

Cover the skillet and cook on low heat until steam pockets form, partially covering to maintain color.

For steaming, place a plate with water on top of the skillet to create steam.

If needed, add broth or water on top to expedite cooking.

Once everything is combined and heated through, add chopped green onions and cilantro on top before serving.

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