DIETS: LC GF VG VT
Servings: 4
Time: 1 hour

Ingredients: 

• 1  1/4 cup basmati rice
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
• 1 Tablespoon sesame seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 whole cloves
• 4 cardamom pods, lightly crushed
• 5 black peppercorns
• 2 cups vegetable stock
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds

Instructions: 

• Soak the rice in water for 30 minutes
• Heat oil in a large saucepan and add the onion and garlic.  Fry over medium heat for about 5 minutes, until softened.
• Add the fennel seeds, sesame seeds, turmeric, cumin, salt, cloves, cardamom pods and peppercorns and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
• Drain the rice and add to the pan and sauté, mixing the rice with the oil/spice mixture, for 2-3 more minutes.
• Add the stock and bring to a boil.  Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for about 20 minutes until all liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
• Remove from heat, top with almonds and serve warm.

Nutrition Info Per Serving: 
Calories 358
Total Fat 10 g
Cholesterol 4 mg
Sodium 467 mg
Potassium 255 mg
Total Carbohydrate 58 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Sugars 3 g
Protein 8 g