Best 4 Carrot Rice Pilaf Recipes

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Carrot rice pilaf is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or a main course. It is a great way to use up leftover carrots and rice, and it is also a healthy and affordable meal. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weekday meal or a special dish to serve at a dinner party, carrot rice pilaf is a great option.

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CARROT BROWN RICE PILAF



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This versatile, colorful dish complements a variety of meats or other vegetarian entrees. To give this dish a crunchy texture and additional flavor and protein, stir in 2 cups of bean sprouts just before serving. -Paulette Cross, Lowville, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large onion, finely chopped
2 medium carrots, shredded
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup uncooked brown rice
2-1/2 cups vegetable stock
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion and carrots in butter until tender. Add rice; cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until rice is lightly browned., Stir in the stock, parsley, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 40-45 minutes or until rice is tender. Fluff with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 551mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

BROWN RICE AND CARROT PILAF



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Use this as a side dish to a meal. It is a bit different than ordinary vegetables. This can also be a vegetarian meal.

Provided by Tebo3759

Categories     Brown Rice

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 cup carrot, coarsely grated
1 cup long grain brown rice
2 1/2 cups vegetable stock
salt and pepper
1/2 cup parsley, chopped
2 cups bean sprouts (optional)

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a 2 quart pan at med-high heat.
  • Add onion and carrot and cook about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in rice and cook until rice browns slightly.
  • Add stock and seasonings.
  • Cover and simmer until rice is tender, about 45 minutes.
  • Stir in parsley and sprouts just before serving.

RICE PILAF WITH CARROT AND GREEN PEAS



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This is a quick and healthy rice recipe. I generally like to prepare this sometimes for dinner to things simple. Any chicken curry or other dishes like chilli chicken (I will post this recipe sometimes later when I prepare it), some lentils (I will post lentil recipes later too) will go with this.

Provided by Ruma Chak

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 c aromatic rice
1/2 c diced carrot
1/2 c green peas
1 tsp ginger powder/paste/grated
1/2 tsp cinnamon powder
1 bay leaf
2 Tbsp butter
salt to taste
sufficient water to cook rice

Steps:

  • 1. Wash and soak rice for 15 minutes and then drain water.
  • 2. combine all ingredients in a rice cooker (or in microwave proof bowl) and cook the pilaf as you would cook rice. Its extremely simple, delicious and healthy.
  • 3. Make sure to add just sufficient water (not more not less) so that the pilaf is dry and tender. I would add around 1 & 1/2 cups of water with 1 cup rice. However, you might go with the rice cooking instructions as this might vary.

30 MINUTE INDIAN CAULIFLOWER-CARROT-POTATO-PEA VEGETARIAN RICE PILAF



30 MINUTE INDIAN CAULIFLOWER-CARROT-POTATO-PEA VEGETARIAN RICE PILAF image

Categories     Broil     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 small onion, chopped
2 Tbsp pickled mango (regular or Indian grocery store, choose Mild)
Two cups Basmati (or long-grained white rice)
1 cup cauliflower (fresh)
1 microwaved cooked potato, peel and cubed.
1/2 cup baby or diced carrots (fresh or frozen).
1 tomato, diced
1 cup fresh or frozen green peas.
1 Tbsp turmeric powder.
2 Tbsp garam masala powder
2 Tbsp fresh finely-chopped ginger.
Buy Turmeric, garam masala and pickled mango at your local Indian grocery store.

Steps:

  • Part I - 5 minutes 1. In a deep pot, heat 3 Tbsp of butter, margarine or olive oil on high heat. 2. Add in chopped onions, 1 Tbsp turmeric, and 2 Tbsp pickled mango and fry until onions are light brown -- mash the pickled mango while frying. Part II 3. As the above mixture is frying, wash 2 cups of rice 5-times in cold water. 4. Add uncooked but washed rice into the the spicy mixture and stir. 5. Add 6 cups water, and keep on high heat. 6. Add in cauliflower, cubed cooked potato, tomato, carrots and frozen peas. If the final mixture is not completely covered in water, add more water. 7. Add 3 Tbsp salt, cover and bring to a boil. 8. As the mixture begins to boil, remove cover slightly to help steam escape, and reduce heat to low. 9. Let simmer for 15minutes or longer if needed (periodically taste to see if rice is cooked). Part III. 10. Once the mixture is cooked, stir in 2 Tbsp garam masala powder + 2 Tbsp fresh ginger and stir thoroughly. 11. Add salt to taste, and serve.

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling around the kitchen.
  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the quality of your ingredients, the better your carrot rice pilaf will taste. Look for fresh, brightly colored carrots and high-quality rice.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When you add the rice and vegetables to the pan, make sure you don't overcrowd it. If the pan is too crowded, the rice will not cook evenly and the vegetables will not have a chance to brown.
  • Cook the rice until it is tender: The rice should be cooked until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it. If you overcook the rice, it will become mushy.
  • Fluff the rice with a fork before serving: This will help to separate the grains of rice and make the pilaf look more appealing.

Conclusion:

Carrot rice pilaf is a delicious and versatile side dish that can be served with a variety of main courses. It is also a great way to use up leftover rice. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

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