Vegetable Rice Pilaf

Ingredients and Weight:

• Basmati rice: 2 cups (400g)
• Vegetable broth: 4 cups (1 liter)
• Olive oil: 2 tablespoons (30ml)
• Carrots: 2 medium (200g), diced
• Celery: 2 stalks (150g), diced
• Onion: 1 medium (150g), chopped
• Garlic: 4 cloves (12g), minced
• Zucchini: 1 medium (200g), diced
• Seasonings: salt, pepper, dried thyme, ground cumin (to taste)

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

25-30 minutes in the rice cooker

Difficulty Level:

2 (easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Rinse the rice thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear.
2. In a rice cooker, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery and sauté until softened for about 5 minutes.
3. Add the garlic and zucchini and cook for another minute.
4. Stir in the rice, vegetable broth, and seasonings.
5. Set the rice cooker to the "Rice" setting and cook until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 230 per serving
• Carbohydrates: 40g
• Protein: 5g
• Fat: 5g

Dish Characteristics:

• Aromatic and flavorful
• Colorful and visually appealing
• A comforting and satisfying side dish

User Comments:

• "This pilaf was easy to make and delicious. I especially loved the combination of vegetables."
• "Perfect for a weeknight meal when I'm short on time."
• "A great way to sneak more vegetables into my diet."
• "The pilaf was a hit at our family dinner."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• For a vegetarian version, replace the vegetable broth with water.
• If you don't have a rice cooker, you can cook the pilaf on the stovetop. Simply bring the vegetable broth to a boil, add the rice and vegetables, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the liquid has been absorbed.