Title: Rice Pilaf with Peas
Categories: Blank Vegetarian
Yield: 4 Servings
| 2 | c | Rice |
| 3 | tb | Olive oil |
| 1 | | Onion, chopped |
| 2 | | Bay leaves |
| 1 | sm | Piece cinnamon |
| 1 | ts | Salt |
| 1 | pn | Freshly ground black pepper |
| 1 | c | Peas |
| 4 | c | Water or stock |
| 1 | tb | Parsley, chopped |
| | | Tomato slices |
| | | Cucumber slices |
Wash rice & leave to soak for half an hour. Allow to drain. Heat oil in a
pot & fry onion till it becomes translucent. Add bay leaves, cinnamon,
salt, pepper & rice. Cook until the rice grains become opaque, stirring
occasionally. Add peas & stir together until the peas are well coated in
oil. Add 4 c water or stock. Bring to a boil, cover & simmer over a low
heat until the rice is tender (15 to 20 minutes). Serve with the garnish.