How To Make The Perfect White Rice - Vegan Friendly Recipe

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a similar flavor profile with healthy fats.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Seeds provide similar crunch and flavor at a lower cost.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: dried apricots

Dried apricots can add a different yet pleasant sweetness.

parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: green onions

Green onions provide a fresh flavor at a lower price.

Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear.

Soak rice in water for 30 minutes, then drain.

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

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

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add cumin, cardamom, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper; stir for 1 minute.

Add soaked rice to the pot and stir to coat with spices.

Pour in water and add bay leaves; bring to a boil.

Once boiling, reduce heat to low and cover the pot tightly.

Cook for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender and water is absorbed.

Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 10 minutes.

Fluff rice with a fork and stir in lemon juice, nuts, and raisins.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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