Name: Vegetable Pilaf
Ingredients: 5 T. butter; 2 onions, chopped; 2 bay leaves, crushed; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon cloves; 1 teaspoon grated ginger; 1/2 c diced potato; 1/2 c cauliflower; 1/2 c peas; 1/2 c sliced carrots; 1/2 c green beans; 1/2 c zucchini; 1/2 c chopped bell pepper; 2 1/2 c. white rice; 1/2 teaspoon saffron; 5 c. water; 1/2 c. cashews; 1/2 c. raisins

Vegetable Pilaf

Ingredients

5 T. butter
2 onions, chopped
2 bay leaves, crushed
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cloves
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1/2 c diced potato
1/2 c cauliflower
1/2 c peas
1/2 c sliced carrots
1/2 c green beans
1/2 c zucchini
1/2 c chopped bell pepper
2 1/2 c. white rice
1/2 teaspoon saffron
5 c. water
1/2 c. cashews
1/2 c. raisins

Instructions

Saute onion and bay leaves in butter until onion begins to color. Add cloves, cinnamon and ginger, stir for a minute. Add prepared vegetables, rice and saffron. Toss over medium heat for 5 minutes, then add water and 2 tsp. salt. Bring to boil, turn heat to low, cover tightly and cook for 25-30 minutes. All water should be absorbed. Add cashews and raisins and gently mix everything. Spoon mixture into well-oiled casserole dish and bake at 350F for about 20 minutes.