Vegetarian Moroccan Rice Pilaf

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Ingredients

2 cups long grain rice
4 cups vegetable stock
1 medium red bell pepper – large dice
1 medium yellow bell pepper – large dice
1 medium red onion – large dice
1 cup small chopped carrots
1 cup small chopped celery
1/3 cup golden raisins
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp ground coriander
1 tbsp ground tumeric( or as needed, this provides color flavor and nutrient)
1 tbsp chopped fresh mint
juice from half an orange
2 tbsp olive oil( or as needed)
salt and pepper – to taste

1. In a pot combine the carrots and celery saute for 5 minutes
2. Add the rice and half of your raisins saute for another 5 minutes
3. Add the spices and saute another 1 minute, then add your vegetable stock
4. Bring to a boil, season with salt and pepper cover and let simmer until rice is cooked to your liking 🙂
5. In a saute pan combine the peppers, onions and saute 7 minutes until tender, add your orange juice – season with salt and pepper.
6. Once your rice is done, combine everything, the rice and the veggies in a bowl and toss
7. Add the rest of your raisins and chopped mint and toss
8. Serve warm and immediately 🙂 for best results!
9. Enjoy!