Vegetable Pilaf

By jeenikeen

By The Canadian Living Test Kitchen

Ingredients

• 1 1tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil
• 1 onion , chopped
• 1/2 tsp dried tarragon , or other dried herb
• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 1 cup vegetable stock
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 carrot , diced
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp pepper

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from canadianliving.com

Preparation

Step 1

In saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; fry onion and tarragon, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in rice.

Add vegetable stock, 1 cup (250 mL) water and salt. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 15 minutes.

With fork, stir in carrot and peas; simmer, covered, until carrot and rice are tender and liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Add lemon juice and pepper; toss with fork.