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Carrot Rice with Peanuts

Recipe #15656 | 30 min | 10 min prep | SERVES 6 (Change Servings)

RECIPE BY: Anu

This is an unbelievably flavourful rice recipe that almost seems a little too yummy for so few calories! I found this recice on a newsgroup, trimmed and vegetarian-ised it, and thought I'd share it with everyone here! It can easily be veganised with a suitable butter substitute.

Posted on: Dec 12, 2001

Ingredients

  • cup long-grain rice or basmati rice
  • cups water
  • 1/4 cup roasted peanuts
  • tablespoon butter
  • 1 onion, sliced thinly
  • teaspoon gingerroot, minced
  • 3/4 cup grated carrot
  • salt
  • pepper
  • cilantro, to garnish (optional)
  • Directions

    1. 1
      Combine rice and water in a medium saucepan.
    2. 2
      Bring to a boil over high heat.
    3. 3
      Reduce heat to low, cover with lid, and allow to steam until tender/cooked (about 20 minutes).
    4. 4
      While rice is cooking, pulverize peanuts in a blender and set aside.
    5. 5
      Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
    6. 6
      Saute onions until golden brown.
    7. 7
      Stir in ginger, carrots, and salt to taste.
    8. 8
      Reduce heat to low and cover to steam 5 minutes.
    9. 9
      Stir in pepper and peanuts.
    10. 10
      When rice is done, add it to the skillet and stir gently to combine with other ingredients.
    11. 11
      Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot.

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    From: Aunt Cookie

    On Mar 19, 2008

    Really good! I prepared this exactly as written and was impressed by how flavorful it was, especially considering how easy it is to prepare. I might use a little more ginger next time, but it was great as is, too. Thanks for posting this!

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  • From: I'm_Genia

    On Feb 7, 2008

    I have to tell you that I was a little skeptical about this recipe. I mean, Carrot Rice? But this recipe is just what you could possibly want it to be: tasty, healthy, and something different. I made my rice in the rice cooker instead of doing it on the stove, but that was the only change. Thank you for pepping up my meal!

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    From: Pianolady

    On Jan 3, 2005

    I served this with Mean Chef's General Tso's Chicken, #52488 — and WOW!! The two recipes together were amazing!!! Absolutely incredible blending of flavors. I must say that all by itself I probably would have given this rice a 4* rating — mostly because as another reviewer said, the peanuts do impart a very strong flavor to the rice. Next time, I would add fewer peanuts to this dish to mellow the taste a little. I also stirred in some butter to the end result, and that helped to smooth it out. It was delicious! Thanks for sharing this recipe! Dianne

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  • From: Leeloo78

    On Apr 20, 2002

    This recipe is wonderful! I have made it twice and my husband made a variation of it once when we had no onion. He decided to add pineapple to the recipe which was okay, but nowhere near as good as the original recipe. The onion makes it great!

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 (154g)

    Recipe makes 6 servings

    Calories 198
    Calories from Fat 61 (31%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 6.9g 10%
    Saturated Fat 1.9g 9%
    Monounsaturated Fat 2.9g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1.6g
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 5mg 1%
    Sodium 103mg 4%
    Potassium 169mg 4%
    Total Carbohydrate 29.9g 9%
    Dietary Fiber 1.8g 7%
    Sugars 1.9g
    Protein 4.8g 9%
    Vitamin A 2371mcg 47%
    Vitamin B6 0.1mg 6%
    Vitamin B12 0.0mcg 0%
    Vitamin C 2mg 3%
    Vitamin E 0mcg 3%
    Calcium 24mg 2%
    Iron 1mg 9%

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