This blog post, Toddler Recipes from Australia, features an easy-to-make Persian Rice recipe. This recipe is ideal for toddlers learning to feed themselves and uses familiar ingredients to create a delicious, colourful meal. Also, this recipe is low in sugar and trans-fats so parents can be confident that their toddlers are eating a healthful meal. Serve this rice with tasty roasted vegetables and other proteins for a complete and balanced meal.
General Information
- Servings: 4
- Keywords: Persian Rice, Rice, Pilaf,
- Calories: 263
- Protein: 5.2 g
- Carbs: 51 g
- Fat: 4.7
- Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 onion, finely diced
- 11 ounces basmati rice
- 2 1/4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Directions
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Heat the oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add the garlic and onion and cook until fragrant and softened, about 3 minutes.
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Add the basmati rice and stir to combine. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
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Add the chicken broth, turmeric, and cinnamon. Give it a stir and bring the mixture to a boil.
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Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 25 minutes.
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Remove the pot from the heat and let sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes.
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Fluff the rice with a fork and enjoy!
Recommended Sides
- A Greek or Persian Salad.
- Sambosa (meat or vegetable filled pastries).
- Homemade hummus
- Olives and feta
- Humorous Joke: Don’t worry about making something fancy to go with your Persian Rice dish. Just call it ‘rice and frozen peas’ and no one will question you.
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