Carrot Rice

Name: Carrot Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice; 2 cups water; 1/4 cup roasted peanuts; 1 tablespoon margarine; 1 onion, sliced; 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root; 3/4 cup grated carrots; salt to taste; cayenne pepper to taste; chopped fresh cilantro

⏱️ Ready in 35 min 🥄 Prep 15 min 🔥 Cook 20 min 👥 6 servings

Fragrant basmati rice sauteed with carrots, onions, fresh ginger, peanuts, and cilantro. You will be surprised to taste this delicious rice.

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 15 min

Cook 20 min

Serves 6

Difficulty Medium

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 6

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 179

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 4.8g 6%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 34mg 1%

Total Carbohydrate 30.1g 11%

Dietary Fiber 1.6g 6%

Total Sugars 1.7g

Protein 4g 8%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Combine rice and water in a medium saucepan.

Bring to a boil over high heat.

Reduce heat to low, cover with lid, and allow to steam until tender, about 20 minutes.

While rice is cooking, grind peanuts in a blender and set aside.

Heat the margarine in a skillet over medium heat.

Stir in the onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned golden brown about 10 minutes.

Stir in ginger, carrots, and salt to taste.

Reduce heat to low and cover to steam 5 minutes.

Stir in cayenne pepper and peanuts.

When rice is done, add it to skillet and stir gently to combine with other ingredients.

Garnish with chopped cilantro.