Bil khodra rice is a colorful and healthy traditional Libyan dish, packed with vegetables and spices. It's a vibrant mix of rice, fresh vegetables, and spices. Easy to prepare, the rice is cooked in a fragrant broth, absorbing all the aromas of the vegetables and spices. This simple, gluten-free dish is ideal as a vegetarian main course or side dish. Discover how to prepare this Libyan specialty.

Bil Khodra Rice, Libyan Vegetable Rice

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Preparation time 10 mins Cooking time 20 mins Total time 30 minutes

Difficulty: Beginner Servings: 4 Special regime:

Suitable for gluten-free use

Cooking method: Ninja Foodi, Traditional

Ingredients

Servings

• 200g of basmati rice (or long grain rice)

• 1 carrot, cut into cubes

• 1 zucchini, cut into cubes

• 1 red bell pepper, cut into small pieces

• 1 onion, sliced

• 2 cloves of garlic, chopped

• 1 tsp turmeric

• 1 teaspoon of cumin

• 2 tablespoons of olive oil

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 500 ml of vegetable broth (gluten-free)

Preparation

1. Preparing the vegetables: In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until translucent.
2. Cooking the vegetables: Add the carrot, courgette and pepper and sauté for 5 minutes.
3. Cooking the rice: Add the rice and stir to coat it well with oil. Pour in the vegetable stock, turmeric, and cumin. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Simmering: Cover and cook over low heat for about 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the broth is completely absorbed.
5. Serving: Fluff the rice with a fork before serving it hot.

1. You can also make this recipe in the Ninja Foodi: sauté the onions, garlic, and vegetables on the sear/sauté setting for 5 minutes, add the rice, stir, then add the cold broth. Cook on High pressure for 2 minutes, delayed setting. And it's ready!

Note

This dish can be accompanied by grilled meat or served on its own for a light and tasty vegetarian meal.

Keywords: Bil Khodra rice recipe, Libyan recipe, vegetable rice recipe

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