RICE PILAF MEDLY
Rice is satisfying dish that has supported civilizations for thousands of years. Adding quinoa and pine nuts offer a protein source to support immune health.
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Rinse the rice and quinoa in cool water.
Melt butter in a pot add salt, garlic and pine nuts.
Add rice and quinoa to melted butter. Mix for a few seconds making sure you don't burn the rice.
Add water and let simmer for 20 minutes or until water is almost absorbed.
Add cucumbers, red peppers, leeks and tomatoes.
Mix well and continue to cook for an additional 10 minutes or until water is absorbed.
Options: Use mushroom broth instead of water for a richer flavor.
Ingredients
Directions
Rinse the rice and quinoa in cool water.
Melt butter in a pot add salt, garlic and pine nuts.
Add rice and quinoa to melted butter. Mix for a few seconds making sure you don't burn the rice.
Add water and let simmer for 20 minutes or until water is almost absorbed.
Add cucumbers, red peppers, leeks and tomatoes.
Mix well and continue to cook for an additional 10 minutes or until water is absorbed.
Options: Use mushroom broth instead of water for a richer flavor.
