CURRIED RICE AND VEGETABLE PILAF

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup salted butter
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
• 1 1/4 tsp curry powder
• 1/2 tsp grated lemon peel
• 2 cups small cauliflower florets
• 1 1/2 cups long grain rice
• 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup sliced green onions
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup frozen peas, thawed

Directions

1. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add ginger, curry powder and lemon peel; sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
2. Stir in cauliflower, rice, red pepper, onions and salt. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
3. Add water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer over low heat for 17 - 20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
4. Remove from heat and stir in peas. Cover and let stand for 2 minutes.