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This is a very mild pilaf with cauliflower cooked in a delicate blend of spices.
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PREPARATION TIME: 10 minutes
COOKING TIME: 45 minutes
SERVES: 4
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| 1½ cups uncooked basmati rice or long-grain rice | ½ head small cauliflower, cut into ½-inch-thick slices and cooked |
| 1 Tbsp. light vegetable oil | ½ tsp. ground coriander |
| 3 onions, peeled, cut in half, and thinly sliced | 1 tsp. ground cumin |
| ¼ tsp. salt or to taste | 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and sliced |
| 2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh cilantro | |
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1. Begin cooking the rice using your favorite method. Set aside.
2. While the rice is cooking, heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed non-stick large skillet. Add the onions and jalapeno pepper, and sauté over medium-low heat until the onions are soft. Add the cooked cauliflower, coriander, cumin, and salt, and sauté for 1 minute. Reduce the heat and stir in the cooked rice. Once the pilaf is warmed through, turn off the heat and garnish with the cilantro. Serve with plain yogurt.
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- Per Serving
- 267 calories; 6g protein; 53g carbohydrates; 3.5g fat, 222mg sodium; 0mg cholesterol; 1g fiber
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