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Jeweled Aromatic Rice
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5 from 1 vote

Jeweled Aromatic Rice

Perfect for a cold winter day, this vegan dish is anything but bland with its explosive spices and powerful flavors.
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time45 mins
Total Time1 hr 5 mins
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: fruit, jeweled aromatic rice, nuts, Rice, vegan, vegetarian
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 665kcal

Equipment

  • Knife
  • Sheet pan
  • Pot with Lid
  • Pan
  • Skillet
  • Utensil for mixing

Ingredients

  • 1/3 pumpkin roasted
  • 1 sweet potato roasted
  • 1/2 acorn squash roasted
  • 2 cups basmati rice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 1 radicchio quartered
  • 10 brussels sprouts roughly chopped
  • 2 green onions finely chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 tsp dukkah spice
  • 1/2 tsp curry powder
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • 2 tbsp garlic minced
  • 1/4 tsp ginger
  • 1/4 cup dried apricots
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 2 tbsp benne seeds
  • 1/4 cup almonds chopped
  • 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds

Instructions

  • Cut pumpkin, potatoes, and acorn squash into 1-inch cubes. Coat with 1 tbsp olive oil. Roast in the oven on 350 degrees until soft. Remove from oven and set aside.
  • Cook rice in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until grains have lengthened but are still firm, 6–7 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Quarter the radicchio and coat with olive oil and salt. Char on the grill or sautee on the stove.
  • Heat a skillet on medium-high heat and add a tablespoon of olive oil. Add the chopped brussels sprouts, green onions, butter and a pinch of salt. Stir. Add the squash, sweet potato, pumpkin, spices and cooked rice. Stir completely.
  • Cook for 7-10 minutes. Add the dried nuts and fruits and stir. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Remove from pan. Top the dish with the charred radicchio and pomegranate seeds.

Nutrition

Calories: 665kcal | Carbohydrates: 117g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 651mg | Potassium: 1294mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 15255IU | Vitamin C: 61mg | Calcium: 204mg | Iron: 5mg