Vegtable pilaf

1 cup rice

1/2 red pepper diced

1 small onion chopped

1 diced carrot

1 clove crushed garlic

1/2 cup peas

2 teaspoons oil

1 bay leaf

1 teaspoon grated ginger

1 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon chopped parsley for garnish

2 cups of water or broth

pinch of pepper

1/2 teaspoon turmeric

1teaspoon butter(optional)

HOW2:

in a pot add oil, on med/low heat saute onions,carrots,peppers,peas. until onions have become slightly golden and vegetables are cooked. add garlic , ginger,bay leaf,pepper,and turmeric. saute for 5min on low heat. add salt and broth. Cover and bring to a boil.

once it boils add the rice wait for it to come up to another boil. reduce heat, cover and allow to cook on low for 15-20Min's or until the fluid is gone and rice is fluffy.

add butter and fluff with fork, serve with any side.