Embracing a plant-based lifestyle offers a myriad of health benefits while showcasing the flavors and versatility of fruits, vegetables, grains, and legumes. Whether you're a committed vegan or simply looking to incorporate more plant-based meals into your diet, dinner time is an excellent opportunity to experiment with a variety of colorful and nourishing ingredients. This dish exemplifies the rich and diverse flavors that plant-based cuisine has to offer, showcasing the creativity and depth of plant-based cooking.
Ingredients:
2 cups Basmati rice (cooked according to directions and seasoned to taste with Celtic Sea Salt, basil, and dill)
1.5 cups thinly sliced carrot strips
1 cup chopped onions
1 bunch scallions, cut in one inch lengths
0.5 cup raisins
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen sweet peas
1 cup pecan halves
Directions:
- Saute carrots, onions, scallions, and raisins in olive oil in large skillet, stirring frequently until vegetables just begin to brown (about five minutes). Turn off heat.
- Add rice, pecans and peas and stir well. You might want to add some more Celtic Sea Salt to the vegetables as they brown.
- Distilled water can be added if the mixture is too dry.
