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Persian Dill Rice with Peas
Dill rice with peas is a vegan Persian recipe that is made in one pot with only 5 ingredients. This simple, aromatic side dish is ready in 30 minutes and is perfect for any occasion and you can serve it with chicken, beef or seafood.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 366 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Persian
Ingredients
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 3/4 cup dried dill see notes
- 1 can (15 oz.) peas drained
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 1/2 cups water
Instructions
- Rinse the Basmati rice a few times and place it in a large pot.
- Add the dried dill and peas to the pot.
- Add in the salt, olive oil and water. Place the pot over medium heat and bring it to a boil.
- Once the water is almost evaporated and the rice is almost cooked, wrap the lid in a kitchen towel and place it on the pot.
- Lower the heat and cook the rice for 10 more minutes. Check the rice and see if it's cooked completely. If it's still firm, add 1/4 cup more water and cover with the lid. Cook for another 10 minutes util it's fluffy and fully cooked.
- Serve warm.
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Notes
- You can use 2 cups chopped fresh dill instead of dried dill. The process of cooking is exactly the same.
- This is a one pot dish and Basmati rice tends to double in size once cooked, so make sure you're cooking this dish in a large pot.
- You can add the peas at the end, ten minutes before the dish is ready.
- If using frozen peas, add them in the beginning with the rest of the ingredients.
- You can use fresh dill instead of dried dill. Both will make delicious dill rice.
- Wrapping the lid in a kitchen towel is essential for this recipe as well as other Persian rice recipe as the kitchen towel would absorb extra moisture and steam which will result in fluffy rice.
Nutrition Information
Calories
366kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
71g
(24%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Sodium
480mg
(20%)
Potassium
1376mg
(39%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
2308IU
(46%)
Vitamin C
20mg
(22%)
Calcium
725mg
(73%)
Iron
20mg
(111%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 366
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 366kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 71g | 24% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 480mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 1376mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 2308IU | 46% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 725mg | 73% |
| Iron | 20mg | 111% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.