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Vegetable Rice Pilaf

This recipe is modified from the Cook's Bible to have more vegetables. It's a big hit!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Veggie
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 leek diced
  • 2 large cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups long grained white rice
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 carrot grated
  • 1 celery stick grated

Equipment

  • large saute pan

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in the pan. Once warm add the leek and garlic for 5 minutes. Then add the rice and coat, cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
  2. Stir in the carrot and celery. Add the liquids and simmer for 15 minutes with lid. Remove from heat for 10 minutes. Serve when meal is ready.