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Egyptian Ruzz bi-l-khudar Vegetarian Meal of Vegetables and Rice

Egyptian Vegetarian Meal of Vegetables and Rice

Whether you are a full pledge vegetarian or just taking baby steps Ruzz bi-l-khudar is the meal for you. This Egyptian vegetable and rice meal makes good use of its ingredients since Egypt’s fertile Nile Valley and surrounding areas farmers produce the crops.

Egyptian Ruzz bi-l-khudar Vegetarian Meal of Vegetables and Rice

Egyptian Vegetarian Meal of Vegetables and Rice



Ingredients

1 chopped onion
3 ripe medium-sized tomatoes chopped
2 green peppers chopped
2 carrots shredded
2 cups cooked brown rice
3 cups vegetable broth
Olive oil for sautéing, about 2 tablespoons


Directions


Sauté vegetables 3 minutes over medium heat then remove from pan. Fry the rice in the same pan, stirring constantly for 1 minute. Add broth slowly then bring to a boil. Reduce heat, add vegetables and stir well. Serve warm.



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