Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups brown rice
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 whole onion, minced
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon yellow curry
  • 2 cubes vegetable bouillon (or any favorite of yours)
  • 1/4 cup slivered toasted almond
  • 5 fresh basil leaves
  • lime wedge
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup golden raisin
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Method

  • Cook brown rice as directed with chicken broth.simmer with more broth if you want it to be more soft to the bite.
  • Saute garlic, onion, red bell pepper with crumbled vegetable cubes.
  • Add turmeric and curry with fresh basil.
  • Mix toasted almonds and raisins with sauteed ingredients.
  • Pour cooked brown rice and mix well.
  • Serve with fresh parsley on top and a wedge of lime.