Brown Rice Pilaf with Pomegranate and Mint

Name: Brown Rice Pilaf with Pomegranate and Mint
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 pouch of Grain Trust Organic Brown Rice; 1/2 tbsp olive oil; 1 small yellow onion, fined chopped; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1/2 tsp garam masala; 1/3 cup pomegranate seeds; 1/3 cup almonds, roughly chopped; 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped

By brett

January 30, 2018

Serves 4

Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 15 mins

Ingredients

1 pouch of Grain Trust Organic Brown Rice

1/2 tbsp olive oil

1 small yellow onion, fined chopped

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp cumin seeds

1/2 tsp garam masala

1/3 cup pomegranate seeds

1/3 cup almonds, roughly chopped

1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped

Directions

1Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line a small baking tray with parchment paper. Scatter the almonds on the pan and roast for about 7 minutes, or until lightly toasted. Set aside.

2Meanwhile, in a large pot heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 6-7 minutes. Add the cumin, cumin seeds, and garam masala and stir to combine. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, or until the spices cover the onion and release their aroma.

3Add the Grain Trust Brown Rice, still frozen, to the pot and stir to combine. continue to stir until the rice is cooked through, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then set the pot aside to cool.

4While the rice mixture is cooling, roughly chop the roast almonds.

5Once the rice has cooled transfer the rice mixture to a large serving bowl. Incorporate the pomegranate seeds, mint, and almonds. Enjoy lightly warmed or cool.