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Ingredients

• ✓ brown rice
• water
• safflower oil
• leek
• garlic
• ginger root
• zucchini
• carrot
• yellow squash
• sea salt

Instructions

1. 1 Bring the brown rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, 45 to 50 minutes.
2. 2 Heat the safflower oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the leeks, garlic, and ginger; cook and stir until the leeks have softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the zucchini, carrots, and yellow squash. Season with salt. Continue cooking and stirring until the vegetables have softened, about 2 minutes. Serve over brown rice.

By Kim Miller

Ingredients

• ✓ brown rice
• vegetable oil
• chicken breast
• red bell pepper
• green onion
• garlic
• soy sauce
• rice vinegar
• pea

Instructions

1. 1 Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, bell pepper, green onion, and garlic. Cook and stir until chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove chicken mixture to a plate and keep warm.
2. 2 Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add rice; cook and stir to heat through. Stir in soy sauce, rice vinegar, and peas and continue to cook for 1 minute. Return chicken mixture to the skillet; stir to blend with rice. Cook until heated through before serving.

By JOYCE

Ingredients

• ✓ brown rice
• ground beef
• garlic
• ginger
• sesame oil
• soy sauce
• brown sugar
• red pepper
• green onion
• sesame seed

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef and cook, stirring and crumbling into small pieces until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain excess grease.
3. 3 Stir in garlic, ginger, and sesame oil and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
4. 4 Stir in soy sauce, brown sugar, and red pepper. Cook until beef absorbs some sauce, about 7 minutes.
5. 5 Add 1/2 of chopped green onions.
6. 6 Serve over hot cooked rice; garnish with sesame seeds and remaining green onions.

By bdweld

Ingredients

• ✓ brown rice
• vegetable stock
• liquid amino acid
• white sugar
• salt
• cornstarch
• vegetable stock
• peanut oil
• lima bean
• salt
• sweet onion
• celery

Instructions

1. 1 Combine 1/4 cup vegetable stock, liquid amino acids, sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a cup. Whisk cornstarch and 1 tablespoon vegetable stock together in a separate cup until smooth.
2. 2 Heat peanut oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat; add lima beans and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook and stir beans until partially warmed, 2 to 3 minutes. Add onions and celery, lower heat to medium, and cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables are heated through and coated in oil, 2 to 3 minutes.
3. 3 Pour vegetable stock-liquid amino mixture over bean mixture and turn heat to high. Cover wok and cook over medium heat for 4 minutes. Stir cornstarch mixture into bean mixture and cook, stirring constantly, until sauce is thickened, about 1 minute. Serve with brown rice.

By SadieTheVeganLady

Ingredients

• ✓ brown rice
• water
• olive oil
• round steak
• onion
• water
• soy sauce
• garlic
• ginger
• honey
• water
• cornstarch
• broccoli
• green onion

Instructions

1. 1 Combine 2 1/2 cups water and brown rice in a 4-quart pressure cooker. Close cooker securely and place pressure regulator over vent according to manufacturer's instructions. Heat until steam escapes in a steady flow and makes a whistling sound. Adjust temperature to a simmer. Cook until rice is tender, about 22 minutes. Let pressure release naturally according to manufacturer's instructions, 5 to 10 minutes. Unlock lid and remove.
2. 2 At the same time, turn on a 6-quart multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®), add oil, and select Saute function. Add steak and onion to hot oil; saute until browned, 3 to 5 minutes.
3. 3 Meanwhile, whisk together 1/2 cup water, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger in a small bowl; add to browned steak. Close and lock the lid and cancel Saute function. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 11 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
4. 4 Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
5. 5 Stir in honey. Combine 3 tablespoons water and cornstarch in a small bowl; add to the Instant Pot®. Add broccoli.
6. 6 Select Saute function and cook, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens and broccoli is cooked, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve with rice and garnish with green onions.

By C Clark

Ingredients

• ✓ brown rice
• soy sauce
• sesame oil
• ginger
• white pepper
• olive oil
• onion
• garlic
• carrot
• corn
• pea
• pineapple
• ham
• green onion

Instructions

1. 1 Whisk soy sauce, sesame oil, ground ginger, and white pepper together in a bowl.
2. 2 Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until soft and translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds. Stir in carrots, corn, and peas and stir-fry until vegetables are tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
3. 3 Stir in brown rice, pineapple, ham, green onions, and soy sauce mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, until heated through, about 2 minutes. Serve immediately.

By Misty Noelle

Ingredients

• ✓ brown rice
• soy sauce
• sherry
• sesame oil
• chicken breast
• water
• rice vinegar
• sugar
• cornstarch
• canola oil
• red chile pepper
• green onion
• bok choy
• gingerroot
• peanut

Instructions

1. 1 Stir together 2 teaspoons soy sauce, the sherry, and sesame oil in a bowl. Add chicken and toss to coat. Cover and let marinate at room temperature 20 minutes. Meanwhile, stir together water, rice vinegar, sugar, cornstarch, and remaining 3 teaspoons soy sauce; set aside.
2. 2 Heat 2 teaspoons canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir-fry chicken until nearly cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove chicken. Add chile peppers, green onions, and remaining 2 teaspoons canola oil to skillet; stir-fry 1 minute. Add bok choy and ginger; stir-fry 1 minute more. Add chicken and soy sauce mixture; cook until bubbling. Sprinkle with peanuts and serve with rice.

By LucyFitz46

Ingredients

• ✓ brown rice
• sesame seed
• broccoli
• cornstarch
• water
• ginger
• sesame oil
• rice vinegar
• vegetable broth
• soy sauce
• white sugar
• orange zest
• garlic
• red chile
• green onion
• peanut oil
• meatless chicken nugget

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place frozen nuggets on a baking sheet.
2. 2 Bake in the preheated oven for 7 minutes. Flip nuggets and continue to bake until heated through and crispy, 7 to 9 more minutes. Remove from the oven and keep warm.
3. 3 While the nuggets are cooking, heat peanut oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Stir in white parts of green onions, red chiles, garlic, and orange zest. Cook, stirring, until chiles and garlic are fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
4. 4 Add sugar, soy sauce, broth, vinegar, sesame oil, and ginger to the wok. Bring to a boil and cook until sauce is slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
5. 5 Whisk together water and cornstarch in a small bowl; stir into the sauce. Return to a boil and cook until thickened, about 1 minute. Remove and discard orange zest.
6. 6 Stir nuggets into sauce to coat. Reduce heat to low; cook, stirring frequently, until nuggets are heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.
7. 7 Serve nugget mixture over rice with broccoli. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green parts of green onions.

By Juliana Hale

Ingredients

• ✓ brown rice
• sesame seed
• mixed vegetable
• green onion
• black pepper
• garlic salt
• ginger
• mushroom
• chicken breast
• olive oil
• soy sauce
• brown sugar
• rice wine vinegar
• dijon mustard
• sesame oil
• peach preserves
• blueberry
• garlic

Instructions

1. 1 Place garlic, blueberries, peach preserves, sesame oil, mustard, vinegar, sugar, and soy sauce in a blender; cover and blend until smooth.
2. 2 Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat; cook and stir chicken and mushrooms until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, about 7 minutes. Stir in ginger, garlic salt, and black pepper; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. 3 Toss green onions and mixed vegetables with chicken; pour blueberry sauce over vegetable mixture. Continue cooking on medium-high heat until sauce comes to a boil, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to low and cook until vegetables are tender, 2 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and allow sauce to cool for 3 minutes. Serve over brown rice and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

By creaturecomfort

Ingredients

• ✓ brown rice
• sesame seed
• water
• garlic powder
• rice wine vinegar
• peanut butter
• green onion
• red bell pepper
• avocado
• snow pea
• carrot
• lime
• sesame oil
• honey
• ginger
• chili-garlic sauce
• avocado oil
• soy sauce
• salmon fillet

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil and place salmon fillets on top.
2. 2 Stir soy sauce, avocado oil, chili-garlic sauce, ginger, honey, sesame oil, and lime juice together in a small bowl; brush over salmon fillets. Set remaining sauce aside for dressing.
3. 3 Bake salmon in the center of the preheated oven until it flakes easily with a fork, about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool, about 15 minutes.
4. 4 Divide rice evenly between 4 bowls and top with salmon fillets. Distribute carrots, snow peas, avocado, and bell peppers evenly between the bowls; sprinkle green onion over top.
5. 5 Stir reserved soy sauce mixture with peanut butter, rice wine vinegar, and garlic powder; add water until dressing reaches desired consistency. Drizzle over the bowls and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

By Bibi

Ingredients

• ✓ brown rice
• soy sauce
• bean sprout
• egg
• sesame oil
• white pepper
• broccoli
• water chestnut
• snow pea
• carrot
• pea
• vegetable broth
• garlic
• green onion
• mushroom
• peanut oil
• chicken breast
• rice vinegar
• cornstarch
• egg

Instructions

1. 1 Whisk egg white in a large bowl. Whisk in cornstarch and rice vinegar. Add chicken and stir until completely coated. Allow to sit for 10 minutes, then remove chicken and pat dry with a paper towel.
2. 2 Meanwhile, rinse rice under cool running water until water runs clear. Set aside to drain.
3. 3 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Add peanut oil and chicken; saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Add mushrooms, green onions, and garlic; saute until fragrant and mushrooms have softened, 6 to 7 minutes. Turn off Saute function.
4. 4 Add vegetable broth, rice, frozen peas and carrots, snow peas, water chestnuts, and broccoli. Stir in pepper. Select Rice function and close and lock the lid. Set timer for 15 minutes.
5. 5 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, for 8 minutes. Release any remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions. Unlock and remove the lid.
6. 6 Fluff rice with a rice spatula, add sesame oil, and turn on Saute function. Whisk together remaining egg yolk and 2 eggs in a small bowl and stir into rice mixture, working slowly and in a circular fashion until eggs are distributed throughout the rice and are fully cooked, 3 to 5 minutes. Turn off Saute function and fold in bean sprouts and soy sauce. Serve immediately.

By Buckwheat Queen

Ingredients

• ✓ brown rice
• parsley
• black pepper
• butter
• lemon juice
• chicken broth

Instructions

1. 1 Combine instant brown rice, parsley, and black pepper in a microwave-safe dish.
2. 2 Place butter and lemon juice in a measuring cup.
3. 3 Pour chicken broth into measuring cup with butter and lemon juice to measure a total of 1 cup.
4. 4 Stir chicken broth mixture into rice mixture until all ingredients are moistened. Cover with microwave-safe lid.
5. 5 Heat in the microwave oven until rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid, about 7 minutes.
6. 6 Remove and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with fork before serving.

By JARRIE

Ingredients

• ✓ brown rice
• water
• vegetable broth
• taco seasoning mix
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Combine rice, water, broth, taco seasoning, salt, and pepper in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce to a simmer; cook until all liquid is absorbed, about 40 minutes. If some liquid remains, cover and cook for 5 to 10 minutes more. Fluff with a fork and remove from heat.

By TheBlondeBaker

Ingredients

• ✓ brown rice
• salt
• butter
• water

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. 2 Place rice, salt, and butter in a casserole dish that has a cover. Pour boiling water over rice; stir.
3. 3 Cover and bake in preheated oven until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 1 hour. Remove from oven, fluff with fork, and serve hot.

By mom2threelittleones

Ingredients

• ✓ brown rice
• water
• green bean
• olive oil
• feta cheese
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Bring water and brown rice to a boil in a saucepan; cook until rice has softened, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain.
2. 2 Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add green beans, cover, and steam until tender, 2 to 6 minutes.
3. 3 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute green beans and rice in hot oil until lightly crisped, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in feta cheese; drizzle olive oil over the top and season with black pepper.

By Charley

Ingredients

• ✓ brown rice
• water
• ground beef
• cream of mushroom soup
• green onion
• worcestershire sauce
• soy sauce
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 In a medium saucepan, bring water and brown rice to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 45 to 50 minutes.
2. 2 Meanwhile, in a medium skillet over high heat, brown the ground beef and drain fat.
3. 3 Stir the mushroom soup, green onion, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce and pepper into the skillet with the beef. Simmer on medium low heat for 10 minutes. Serve over the rice.

By JennyB

Ingredients

• ✓ brown rice
• garlic
• water
• salsa
• tomato

Instructions

1. 1 Combine rice and garlic in a saucepan; stir in water, salsa, and diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil; stir, reduce heat to low, and simmer, covered, for 50 minutes.
2. 2 Turn off heat, let rice sit, covered, for 5 to 10 minutes. Stir rice before serving.

By mom2dylanmorgan

Ingredients

• ✓ brown rice
• water
• olive oil
• salt
• corn kernel
• cilantro
• cumin seed

Instructions

1. 1 In a saucepan, mix the water, rice, olive oil, and salt, and bring to a boil. Mix in the corn, cilantro, and cumin. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 45 to 60 minutes, until the liquid has been absorbed.

By CLOUDSSUNRAIN

Ingredients

• ✓ brown rice
• water
• red onion
• celery
• cranberry
• balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing
• sugar

Instructions

1. 1 In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in rice, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 45 to 60 minutes, or until done.
2. 2 Transfer rice to a serving bowl, and stir in onion, celery, cranberries, salad dressing and sugar. Cover, refrigerate, and serve cold.

By Suzanne Gwinn

Ingredients

• ✓ brown rice
• water
• sesame oil
• curry powder
• red pepper flakes
• water
• vegetable bouillon
• red lentil
• egg

Instructions

1. 1 Bring brown rice and 3 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, 45 to 50 minutes.
2. 2 Meanwhile, heat the sesame oil over medium heat. Stir in the curry powder and red pepper flakes. Cook for a few seconds until fragrant. Pour in the remaining 3 cups of water, bouillon cube, and lentils. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the lentils are nearly tender, about 15 minutes. Make four shallow indentations in the cooked lentils with the back of a spoon, and crack a whole egg into each indentation. Recover, and continue cooking until the eggs have cooked to your desired degree of doneness, about 5 minutes for medium-well. Serve over the brown rice.

By livand

Ingredients

• ✓ brown rice
• water
• salmon
• orange juice
• dill weed
• rosemary
• basil
• mustard
• lemon pepper

Instructions

1. 1 In a saucepan bring 2 1/2 cups water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
2. 2 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
3. 3 In a large pan, add just enough water to cover the bottom of the pan. Place salmon in the pan, pink side up, and arrange cooked rice around the outside of salmon. Drizzle orange juice over salmon and rice.
4. 4 In a small bowl, combine dill weed, rosemary, basil, mustard, and lemon pepper and sprinkle over salmon and rice. Cover with aluminum foil.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes or until salmon is tender and flaky.

By SDELATORE

Ingredients

• ✓ brown rice
• water
• butter
• olive oil
• garlic
• white wine
• lemon juice
• shrimp
• flat-leaf parsley
• cornstarch

Instructions

1. 1 Combine the brown rice and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and cook until all the water is absorbed, about 25 minutes.
2. 2 Melt the butter with the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook the garlic in the butter and oil until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour in the wine and lemon juice; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer. Stir in the shrimp and cook until the shrimp turns pink, stirring regularly, 5 to 7 minutes. Sprinkle the parsley over the shrimp and cook another 2 minutes. Add the cornstarch to the liquid and stir until it thickens, about 1 minute more. Serve hot over the brown rice.

By almondjoy2807

Ingredients

• ✓ brown rice
• vegetable oil
• onion
• black bean
• tomato
• oregano
• garlic powder

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil over medium-high in a large saucepan. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Add beans, tomatoes, oregano, and garlic powder. Bring to a boil.
2. 2 Stir in rice. Cover; reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes before serving.

By Kathy Miller

Ingredients

• ✓ brown rice
• tomato
• green chile pepper
• chicken broth
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Bring diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add rice. Cover, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed, about 1 hour. Stir before serving.

By patriotizm

Ingredients

• ✓ brown rice
• butter
• black bean
• avocado
• cilantro
• lime juice
• cherry tomato
• corn kernel
• salt
• black pepper
• tortilla chip

Instructions

1. 1 Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Melt butter in skillet; add rice and beans, stirring frequently. Cook until heated through, about 3 minutes. Add water, as needed, to get rice to desired texture. Remove from heat; set aside.
2. 2 In a blender or mini food processor, combine 1/2 of an avocado, 2 tablespoons cilantro, and lime juice. Blend until sauce is thin. Add water if needed.
3. 3 In 4 separate bowls, evenly divide rice and bean mixture, tomatoes, and corn. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Drizzle with about 2 tablespoons of avocado-cilantro sauce. Top evenly with remaining avocado and cilantro. Add 1 tablespoon crushed tortilla chips to each bowl.

By Uncle Ben's

Ingredients

• ✓ brown rice
• ground beef
• onion
• garlic
• beef broth
• tomato
• salt
• black pepper
• paprika
• green bell pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Combine beef, onion, and garlic in a large pot over medium heat. Cook until browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain and discard excess grease.
2. 2 Pour beef broth into the pot. Add tomatoes with their juice, brown rice, salt, pepper, and paprika. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 1 hour. Add green bell peppers; cook, uncovered, until soft, about 30 minutes.

By SueHoo

Ingredients

• ✓ brown rice
• water
• black bean
• green bell pepper
• onion
• mushroom
• garlic
• mozzarella cheese
• egg
• chili powder
• cumin
• garlic salt
• hot sauce
• bread crumb

Instructions

1. 1 Bring the brown rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, 45 to 50 minutes.
2. 2 Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat. Lightly oil a sheet of aluminum foil. Mash black beans in a large bowl with a fork until thick and pasty; set aside.
3. 3 Place the bell pepper, onion, mushrooms, and garlic in the bowl of a food processor, and chop finely. Stir the bell pepper mixture into the mashed black beans. Place the brown rice and mozzarella cheese in the food processor, and process until combined. Stir the mixture into the black beans.
4. 4 Whisk together the eggs, chili powder, cumin, garlic salt, and hot sauce. Stir the egg mixture into the black bean mixture. Stir in the bread crumbs, adding additional bread crumbs as needed until the mixture is sticky and holds together. Divide into 6 large patties.
5. 5 Place patties onto the prepared foil, and grill until browned and heated through, about 8 minutes per side.

By Bank of America

Ingredients

• ✓ brown rice
• water
• instant long grain rice
• wild rice
• white bread
• sage
• thyme
• garlic powder
• celery
• carrot
• onion
• granny smith apple
• chicken broth

Instructions

1. 1 In a large saucepan or rice cooker, combine the brown rice and water. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Set a timer for 20 minutes. When that time is up, stir in the instant wild rice. Continue to simmer, covered, until the rice is tender and water has been absorbed, 10 to 15 more minutes.
2. 2 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread the bread cubes over a baking sheet and season with sage, thyme, and garlic powder. Bake for 10 minutes, or until bread is lightly toasted and spices are fragrant. Set aside to cool slightly. Leave the oven on.
3. 3 In a large bowl, toss the bread cubes with the celery, carrot, onion, and apples. Stir in the rice until evenly distributed. Pour into a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour the chicken broth evenly over the top. Cover with aluminum foil.
4. 4 Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until heated through. Remove the aluminum foil and bake an additional 10 minutes if you like a crispy top.

By Lisa

Ingredients

• ✓ brown rice
• water
• olive oil
• onion
• thyme
• black pepper
• edamame
• tuna steak
• salt
• shallot
• water
• chive
• orange zest
• orange juice

Instructions

1. 1 Place the rice and 2 cups water in a pot, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 45 minutes.
2. 2 Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion, and cook until tender. Season with thyme and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Gently stir into the cooked rice.
3. 3 Place the edamame in separate pot with enough water to cover, and bring to a boil. Cook 5 minutes, or until tender. Mix into the rice.
4. 4 Heat remaining olive oil in a skillet. Rub tuna with remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper and salt. Place tuna in the skillet, and cook to desired doneness. Set aside, and keep warm.
5. 5 Place shallots in skillet. Increase heat to high, and pour in 3/4 cup water. Cook until liquid is reduced to about 1/2 cup, then stir in chives, orange zest and orange juice. Arrange fish over the rice and drizzle with the sauce to serve.

By SLLVERGRL

Ingredients

• ✓ brown rice
• green bell pepper
• onion
• garlic
• cilantro
• olive oil
• tomato sauce
• spanish seasoning
• pigeon pea
• water

Instructions

1. 1 Place green peppers, onion, garlic and cilantro in a blender or food processor, puree. This mixture is called soffrito, it is your seasoning base. It can be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated for up to 2 weeks or frozen for up to 6 months.
2. 2 Place 3 tablespoons olive oil and 6 tablespoons soffrito in an 8 quart saucepan. Cook for 3 or 4 minutes to release oils.
3. 3 Pour one can of tomato sauce and the Spanish seasoning packet into the saucepan, mix well. Add 3 cups rice to the mixture and stir until the rice is coated.
4. 4 Stir pigeon peas into the mixture and add boiling water. Cover the pot with aluminum foil and a pot lid. Reduce heat to simmer and cook 45 minutes or until rice is tender.

By Valerie Serao