Low Fat Rice With Peas & Carrots (Kosher-Pareve)

Ingredients

• 2 cups basmati rice (well rinsed and drained)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup onion (chopped)
• 3 3/4 cups water (cold)
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt (or according to taste)
• 1 tablespoon chicken consomme (Chicken Stile Consomme Instant Soup & Seasoning Mix, Pareve)
• 285 g peas and carrots
• 20 thyme leaves (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Warm oil in pot. Do not over heat!

2. 2

   Add onion and reduce heat, cover and slowly allow onion to golden. If needed, occasionally add 1 Tbs boiled water to prevent burn).

3. 3

   Add rice, and fry while stirring.

4. 4

   Add water, salt, consomme, thyme (if desired) and peas & carrots.

5. 5

   Bring to boil.

6. 6

   Reduce to the lowest heat, cover with clean dry kitchen towel and cover with lid.

7. 7

   Cook for 12 minutes and take off the stove. Leave covered for additional 5 minutes.

8. 8

   Do not open until cooking is done.

9. 9

   Fluff gently with fork before serving.

10. 10

    Enjoy!