Ginger and Carrot Rice
Whip up this Ginger and Carrot Rice for the ultimate sweet and fragrant rice dish to serve with your next weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 bag Success® Basmati Rice
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup grated carrot
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
Instructions
Made with basmati rice, gently sautéed onions, freshly-grated ginger root and carrots, our Ginger and Carrot Rice is a perfect side to almost any dish. Pair it with everything from Asian-style marinated salmon to roast chicken!
Step 1
Prepare rice according to package directions.
Step 2
Heat butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until softened and golden brown, about 10 minutes.
Step 3
Stir in carrots, ginger and salt. Cover and let steam for 5 minutes. Stir in cooked rice. Garnish with fresh cilantro, if using.
Much More Than a Side Dish
Want something more exciting than white rice to complete your meal? Jazz up any dish with this flavorful side. With fresh ginger root and grated carrot, this recipe is the ideal way to add some excitement to your dinner.
Enjoy the perfect balance of sweet carrot and zesty ginger root paired with our aromatic Success® Basmati Rice. Similar to an authentic rice pilaf, this recipe starts with sautéing onions in a good amount of butter and then stirring in additional veggies until they’re softened.
Once your vegetables are at the optimal texture, add in a bag of precooked rice and stir to mix well. A dash of salt and fresh cilantro leaves bring everything together.
Guide to Fresh Ginger
For this recipe, you’ll need a tablespoon of fresh ginger root. You may wonder what to do with the rest. We encourage you to try making a quick and easy stir-fry or, to add a bit to one of our tasty fried rice recipes. Trust us, the ginger possibilities are endless!
For another delicious option with veggies, take a look at our vegetarian mushroom meatloaf.
