Sebzeli Pilav

Name: Sebzeli Pilav
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 1 cup Baldo rice, rinsed; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 cup yellow onion, diced; 1/2 cup carrot, diced; 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced; 1/2 cup frozen green peas; 2 cups vegetable broth, warmed; 1 tsp fine sea salt

A traditional Turkish rice pilaf tenderly cooked with colorful vegetables and butter.

35 minEasyServes 4220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup Baldo rice, rinsed
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup yellow onion, diced
1/2 cup carrot, diced
1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup frozen green peas
2 cups vegetable broth, warmed
1 tsp fine sea salt

Instructions

1

Melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter with 1 tbsp olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
2

Add 1/2 cup diced yellow onion, 1/2 cup diced carrot, and 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper, stirring for 5 minutes until softened.
3

Stir in 1 cup rinsed Baldo rice and cook for 2 minutes to lightly toast.
4

Pour in 2 cups warmed vegetable broth, add 1 tsp fine sea salt and 1/2 cup frozen green peas, then bring to a boil.
5

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
6

Remove from heat, place a paper towel under the lid, and let rest for 10 minutes before fluffing.

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Questions

What is Sebzeli Pilav?

A traditional Turkish rice pilaf tenderly cooked with colorful vegetables and butter. This reference files it under Turkish side: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 35 minutes start to finish.

How much time should I plan for Sebzeli Pilav?

As written, 35 minutes: 15 of prep and 20 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 5 (15 minutes): "Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed."

Can I make Sebzeli Pilav dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Sebzeli Pilav is 2 tbsp unsalted butter. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Sebzeli Pilav vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 2 tbsp unsalted butter. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan side collection.

How many calories are in Sebzeli Pilav?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 220 calories, with 4 g protein, 38 g carbohydrate and 6 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 410 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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