Vegetarian Pilaf

Vegetarian pilaf is a delightful, aromatic dish made with perfectly cooked, fluffy rice infused with a medley of spices, herbs, and sautéed vegetables. This one-pot meal is packed with flavours, textures, and nutrients, making it a wholesome choice for lunch or dinner.

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 25 mins

Total Time 30 mins

Cooking Method: Boiling

Courses: Dinner, Lunch

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: 2

Calories: 391.00

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

Vegetarian pilaf is a dish that feels both comforting and elegant. Whether served as a weeknight meal or as part of a festive spread, it’s a satisfying, nutritious, and beautifully aromatic dish that appeals to all palates.

Ingredients

50 g basmati rice
100 g chestnut mushrooms (thinly sliced)
1 white onion (finely diced)
1 carrot (thinly sliced into matchsticks)
4 garlic cloves (minced)
1/2 bell pepper (seeded, finely diced)
1/2 small aubergine (diced)
50 g cooked cannelini beans (rinsed, drained)
50 g green peas
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp sweet paprika
1/2 tsp chilli flakes
salt and pepper (to taste)
2 eggs (cooked to your liking)

Instructions

1
Preheat the pan with olive oil to medium heat and cook onion, garlic, carrot for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2
Then add peppers, aubergine, mushrooms and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3
Next add spices, rice and water in proportion 2:1 with rice. Cook for 5 minutes, covered with lid.
4
Then add beans and green peas and cook for 10 minutes, until rice is cooked.
5
Meanwhile cook the eggs to your liking.
6
When all ready, divide pilaf into two plates, top it with egg and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

Amount Per Serving

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17.3g27%
Total Carbohydrate 42.54g15%
Protein 16.32g33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: pilaf, vegetarian, healthy dinner, healthy lunch,