Savory Brown Rice Pilaf Recipe | Veggie Fest

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons pepper flakes, preferably Allepo pepper
• 2 teaspoons hot paprika
• 2 teaspoons sweet paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground mustard
• ½ cup slivered almonds
• 1 cup brown basmati rice
• Water to cover rice for soaking (about 2 cups)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (to sauté the rice)
• 2 ½ cups boiling water
• 2 teaspoons vegetable bouillon paste or 1 to 2 cubes
• ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• ½ to 1 teaspoon Carino (Pepper Spice Blend) or dried pepper flakes
• ½ teaspoon anise seeds
• ⅓ cup finely chopped fresh parsley or cilantro