Vegan Basmati rice with vegetables

Vegan Basmati rice with vegetables

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Basmati rice
• 2 cups water
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup chopped spinach
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish

Instructions:

1. Rinse the Basmati rice thoroughly with water and soak it for 30 minutes. Drain the water and keep the rice aside.
2. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for a few minutes until the onion turns translucent.
3. Add the chopped carrot, red bell pepper, and spinach to the pot and sauté for another 5-7 minutes.
4. Add the cumin powder, coriander powder, salt, and pepper to the pot and stir well.
5. Add the soaked Basmati rice to the pot and stir gently to mix the rice with the vegetables.