Vegetarian Plov (Вегетарианский плов)

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

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

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade stock is fresher and can be more flavorful.

carrots

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed vegetables

Zucchini adds moisture, while frozen veggies save time.

Soak 1 cup of rice in water for 15 minutes, then drain.

Slice 1 cup of carrots thinly.

Stir fry 0.5 teaspoon of cumin seeds in coconut oil.

Add a few shakes of asafoetida to the cumin seeds and mix.

Sauté the sliced carrots for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently.

Add the drained rice to the carrots and stir together for 3-4 minutes.

Add 1.5 cups of boiling water and the yellow raisins, then stir.

Reduce heat from medium to low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.

Add 1 cup of chickpeas and fold them into the plov, then cover and cook for an additional 10 minutes.

Turn off the heat and let the plov sit for 10 minutes before serving.

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