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September 16, 2025
Carrot Rice
Carrot rice features fragrant basmati rice sautéed with carrots, onions, fresh ginger, peanuts, and cilantro that will surprise you with its delicious flavor combinations. This aromatic preparation demonstrates how vegetables can be integrated into rice cooking for enhanced nutrition and complex flavors that elevate simple grains. The fragrant basmati provides perfect base while the sautéed vegetables and nuts create textural variety and natural sweetness. This delicious surprise shows how traditional techniques can create unexpected flavor combinations that exceed expectations. The fresh ginger and cilantro additions provide aromatic complexity while peanuts contribute satisfying crunch that makes this rice absolutely memorable and satisfying.
Fragrant basmati rice sauteed with carrots, onions, fresh ginger, peanuts, and cilantro. You will be surprised to taste this delicious rice.
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients
1 cup basmati rice
2 cups water
¼ cup roasted peanuts
1 tablespoon margarine
1 onion, sliced
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
¾ cup grated carrots
salt to taste
cayenne pepper to taste
chopped fresh cilantro
Directions
Combine rice and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover with lid, and allow to steam until tender, about 20 minutes.
While rice is cooking, grind peanuts in a blender and set aside. Heat the margarine in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned golden brown about 10 minutes. Stir in ginger, carrots, and salt to taste. Reduce heat to low and cover to steam 5 minutes. Stir in cayenne pepper and peanuts. When rice is done, add it to skillet and stir gently to combine with other ingredients. Garnish with chopped cilantro.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 179 | Calories |
| 5g | Fat |
| 30g | Carbs |
| 4g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 179 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 5g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 4% |
| Sodium 34mg | 1% |
| Total Carbohydrate 30g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 6% |
| Total Sugars 2g | |
| Protein 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin C 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium 16mg | 1% |
| Iron 1mg | 3% |
| Potassium 121mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
