Every day my husband and I ask each other this question.
WHAT AM I GOING TO HAVE FOR DINNER TONIGHT?
It is such an important question because we
both want to eat well and eat real food.
So it has been an ongoing discussion between us,
for as long as I can remember…………
What this means is we are making
thoughtful choices about what we
eat in order to nourish our bodies
and our souls to feel fulfilled and alive.
With some simple planning ahead with shopping
and prep, you can avoid resorting to
fast-food and take-out and avoid the desperation
of not having a plan.
Rice can seem boring but with a few simple
ingredients, your dinner plate gets alot more exciting!
Add some gorgeous color and a bonus hit of
vitamins with this savory recipe.
Freshen up your rotations and this will
go a long way. It is so delicious served right
away and (almost even better) leftover!
Saute the pine nuts and shallots,
then add the rice.
Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for ~12-15 min.
Remove from heat, keep cover on,
and let rest for 5 minutes.
Fluff and serve!
If you make this rice ahead of time, this can be a
weeknight dinner that whips together in < 30 min!
Teryaki-marinated grilled salmon,
sautéed green beans and carrot rice.
shake up your rotation with this rice, it adds some complexity while being simple to prepare; it is even so good leftover!
- 1 TBSP olive oil or oil of preference
- 1/4 cup chopped shallots
- 2 TBSP pinenuts
- 1 cup basmati rice or jasmine rice
- 2-3 carrots, peeled and julienned or grated
- 1 TBSP finely grated orange zest
- 1/4 tsp crushed or ground cardamom
- 1/8 tsp crushed red pepper
- 2 1/4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp honey plus extra if needed, to taste
- 1/8 tsp salt
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Heat oil on medium heat in a medium-sized saucepan
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Add shallots and pinenuts, stirring occasionally, for ~ 4 min.
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Add carrots, orange zest, cardamom, and crushed red pepper.
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Continue to occasionally stir, and cook for ~ 2 min.
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Add chicken broth, honey, and salt.
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Cover, lower heat and simmer ~12-15 min. Check occasionally toward end of cooking to ensure liquid is absorbed. You may need to add more water toward end of cooking, depending upon the type of rice and the level of heat.
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Remove from heat and let sit for ~ 5 min. then fluff rice with a fork.
