Best Vegetarian Serbian Rice Pilaf Recipes

VEGETARIAN RICE PILAF

Steps:

• In a large nonstick pan, heat oil over medium heat.
• Add onion, carrot, and mushroom and sauté until onion is translucent and carrots and mushrooms have softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in peas. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Stir in rice to coat with oil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until rice is fragrant and toasted, about 5 minutes.
• Pour in vegetable broth, add more salt to taste (I used ½ teaspoon), increase heat to medium-high and bring to boil.
• Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until rice is tender and absorbed all liquid, about 16-18 minutes.
• Remove pan from heat and let sit covered for about 7-10 minutes.
• Remove lid and fluff rice using a fork.
• Stir in raisins and almonds.
• Optional: garnish with chopped parsley.

VEGETARIAN SERBIAN RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large pan. Add chopped onion and sauté for 3 minutes.
• Add grated carrot and diced pepper.
• Add the rice along with 3 cups of water. Stir until all ingredients are evenly spread. Add paprika, salt and pepper.
• Let it boil for 5 minutes over medium heat. Remove from heat and cover with a lid. Let it rest until all water is absorbed by the rice (10-15 minutes).
• Garnish with fresh herbs and serve!