Indonesian Pilaf

By Hklbrries

Toasted peanuts and spices add richness and warmth to this hearty blend of Kashi 7 Whole Grain Pilaf, crisp organic vegetables, and deliciously fresh herbs. Best of all, it's a vegetarian one-dish meal.

Ingredients

• 2 packets of Kashi™ 7 Whole Grain Pilaf
• 1 cup whole peanuts
• 4 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
• 3 cloves organic garlic, sliced
• 1 medium organic red onion, diced
• ½ teaspoon cumin
• ½ teaspoon coriander
• ¾ cup organic raisins
• 1 large organic carrot, cut into match sticks
• 1 cup organic red cabbage, diced
• 1 pinch salt
• ¼ cup water
• 1 organic red bell pepper, seeded and diced
• ½ bunch cilantro, coarsely chopped
• 4 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown rice vinegar (preservative free)
• 2 teaspoons fresh ginger root, grated
• 1 teaspoons crushed red chili flakes
• 2 teaspoons evaporated cane juice crystals

Preparation

Step 1

Cook Kashi Pilaf according to directions on the package and set aside. Dry toast peanuts in a small skillet until golden brown and set aside. Sauté garlic and onion in first 2 teaspoons of sesame oil in a large skillet until limp. Add cumin and coriander and stir. Add raisins, carrots, cabbage, salt, water and stir well. Cover with lid, reduce heat to low, simmer for 3 minutes then remove from heat. In a large mixing bowl, combine sauté mixture with cooked Kashi Pilaf, red bell pepper, cilantro, toasted peanuts; mix well.
In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients, whisk together, add to pilaf mixture, stir well and enjoy.

** You can substitute about 8 cups of your favorite cooked whole grain such as brown rice, quinoa, whole wheat couscous, what berries or pearl barley.

Nutrition Information:
Per 2/3 cup serving
Calories 180 (Calories from Fat 70)
Total fat 7 g
Saturated fat 1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 300 mg
Total carbohydrates 25 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Sugars 7 g
Protein 6 g
Vitamin A 15%
Vitamin C 20%
Calcium 4%
Iron 8%