Main dishes , Rice & grains , Sides , Vegetarian , Vegetarian dishes

Mediterranean rice

Name: Mediterranean rice
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 6 to 8
Cuisine: Québécoise
Ingredients: 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped; Olive oil; 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced; 1 carrot, cut in half lengthwise, sliced; 1 zucchini, diced; 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) cumin; 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) ground cinnamon; 1/2 tablespoon (7.5 ml) saffron; 2 bay leaves; 2/3 cup (150 ml) raisins; 1/2 cup (125 ml) unsweetened dried cranberries; Olive oil; 2 cups (500 ml) rice; 3 1/2 cups (875 ml) vegetable broth; 1/2 cup (125 ml) white wine; 1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped almonds + some for garnish; 1/3 cup (75 ml) finely chopped fresh parsley + some for garnish

Preparation 20 min
Cooking 25 min
Servings 6 to 8
Freezing Absolutely

Feel like traveling without leaving your kitchen? Head to the Mediterranean with this legendary, sunny rice recipe! It’s easy to make and perfect for dinner for two or with friends. Add a protein and you have a complete meal! Cheers man

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Ingredients

1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
Olive oil
1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
1 carrot, cut in half lengthwise, sliced
1 zucchini, diced
1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) cumin
1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) turmeric
1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) ground cinnamon
1/2 tablespoon (7.5 ml) saffron
2 bay leaves
2/3 cup (150 ml) raisins
1/2 cup (125 ml) unsweetened dried cranberries
Olive oil
2 cups (500 ml) rice
3 1/2 cups (875 ml) vegetable broth
1/2 cup (125 ml) white wine
1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped almonds + some for garnish
1/3 cup (75 ml) finely chopped fresh parsley + some for garnish

Preparation

In a large saucepan, heat a little olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and chopped garlic and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring.
Add celery stalk and carrot and cook for 1 minute, stirring.
Add zucchini, cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, saffron, bay leaves, raisins and cranberries.
Add rice and cook for 2 minutes, stirring.
Add the vegetable broth and white wine. Season with salt and pepper and stir. Cover and simmer over low heat for 10-12 minutes or until liquid has evaporated.
Remove from heat and discard bay leaves. Add almonds and parsley and stir. Cover and let stand 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with almonds and fresh parsley!
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