Rice Pilaf with Herbs - Plov. Aromatic and Delicious! From Russia with Love!

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable while maintaining a neutral flavor.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water

Water is a cost-effective base that can be enhanced with herbs.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans provide similar texture and protein at a lower cost.

red bell pepper

🥗Healthier: yellow bell pepper

💰Cheaper: green bell pepper

Green bell peppers are less expensive and still add crunch.

Rinse and drain the Jasmine rice.

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

Add coarsely chopped onion and sauté until translucent.

Stir in coarsely shredded carrots and cook until softened.

Add coarsely chopped garlic and cook until fragrant.

Stir in cumin, coriander, and turmeric; cook briefly to release flavors.

Add the rinsed rice and stir to coat with the oil and spices, cooking for a few minutes.

Pour in chicken broth (or vegetable broth) and bring to a boil; season with salt and pepper.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for a few minutes to steam.

Fluff rice with a fork and gently fold in chopped parsley and dill.

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