VEGETABLE RICE

INGREDIENTS :

2 tbsp butter 

1 tbsp oil 

1 onion chopped 

3 carrots peeled and chopped 

2 cloves garlic crushed 

2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley 

1 tsp turmeric 

2 cups rice 

3 cups chicken stock 

1 cup frozen peas 

1/2 cup baby tomatoes halved 

2 spring onions sliced (optional)

METHOD  :

Heat butter and oil in a heavy based pot 

Add onion and sauté until soft 

Add carrots, cook stirring for 3 minutes 

Add garlic, parsley and rice,turmeric cook stirring for 2 minutes, pour in stock,stir to combine and cover the pot with a lid

Cook the rice for 10 minutes 

Add in peas and cook for 5 minutes 

Once rice is cooked stir in tomatoes and spring onion 

Check for seasoning if needed and add 

Serve with stew or any roast meat and gravy 

Enjoy.

from: Chef Sipho Gourmet Recipes