🏆Basmati Rice Pilaf In The Oven Recipe - Glen & Friends Cooking - How To Make Rice Pilaf

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while adding flavor.

peas

🥗Healthier: green beans

💰Cheaper: frozen peas

Frozen peas are often less expensive and convenient.

Melt butter in a stovetop and oven-proof pan.

Add diced onion, red pepper, and celery; cook until softened without adding color.

Stir in cumin, turmeric, and cinnamon; cook until fragrant.

Add basmati rice and stir to coat the grains with oil and spices; fry until it smells nutty.

Add two bay leaves and chicken stock; bring to a boil.

Stir to ensure no rice is hanging out on the edge of the pan.

Add currants and frozen peas; cover the pan and place it in the oven.

Cook in the oven alongside roasted chicken until done; fluff with a fork before serving.

Garnish with pine nuts before serving.

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