Microwave Veggie Pilaf

Name: Microwave Veggie Pilaf
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked instant rice; 1 cup water; 1/3 cup finely chopped onion; 1/3 cup finely chopped green pepper; 1/3 cup shredded carrot; 1/3 cup finely chopped celery; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon beef bouillon granules; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/8 teaspoon ground coriander; Dash pepper

“This is an easy recipe to double. I usually chop any leftover veggies and freeze in plastic bags. Then after work, I can make this dish quickly using the frozen chopped vegetables.” Mary Houle - Stephenson, MI

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked instant rice
1 cup water
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1/3 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/3 cup shredded carrot
1/3 cup finely chopped celery
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon beef bouillon granules
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon ground coriander
Dash pepper

Directions

In an ungreased 1-1/2-qt. microwave-safe dish, combine all ingredients. Cover and microwave on high for 6-8 minutes or until rice is tender, stirring once. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes; fluff with a fork before serving.

Editor's Note

This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 369 calories, 18g fat (11g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 1338mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein.

Originally published as Easy Microwave Pilaf in Simple & Delicious November/December 2009

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pajamaangel

Jul 14, 2014

I didn't have any coriander so I omitted that and it still tasted delicious. I would make this again.
valanddansmith

Oct 6, 2011

Loved the taste and texture of this dish! Left out the green pepper and coriander since I didn't have any on hand, and had to use a chicken boullion cube. It doesn't get much easier or quicker than this - will definitely make this again!