21 May Scallion Rice
Scallions, also known as green onions, have a milder flavor than their allium family which includes leeks, shallots, garlic, and onions. The farm fresh scallions give this rice dish a great color and provide an amazing flavor profile for this versatile grain.
Scallion Rice
Ingredients:
1 bunch scallions
3 Tbsp olive or avocado oil
1 ½ cups white long grain rice (Jasmine or Basmati)
3 ½ cups vegetable broth
1 tsp sea salt
½ tsp black pepper
3 Tbsp water
- Prepare scallions.
- Remove and discard roots.
- Separate the dark green tops from the light green and white bottoms.
- Cut the dark green tops into about 1-2 inch pieces and set aside. You should get about 2 cups worth (doesn’t need to be exact).
- Reserve 1-2 Tbsp of finely chopped tops for garnish.
- Chop the bottoms into ¼ inch pieces. You should get about ½ cup worth (doesn’t need to be exact).
- Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add scallion bottoms and cook for about 1-2 minutes.
- Add uncooked rice and cook for 3 minutes. Stir continuously.
- Pour in vegetable broth. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer.
- Add salt and pepper. Mix and cover. Cook for 10 minutes.
- While rice is cooking, place green scallion tops in blender with water. Blend to create a puree.
- Add puree to the rice. Mix well to incorporate. Cover and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
- Once the rice is done cooking, remove from heat. Fluff with a fork and garnish with finely chopped scallion greens.
- Serve immediately.
- Enjoy! We ate this rice dish with grilled pork and sauteed kale.
Recipe and photos by Stephanie Borzio. Stephanie is a mom of three active boys and is an autoimmune warrior. After battling her own health for several years, Stephanie found healing through food and lifestyle changes, including joining Blooming Glen Farm CSA of which she is a long time member. She is a Board Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach who is passionate about sharing healthy living tips and real food recipes. Instagram and Facebook: Tru You Essentials; Website: www.truyouessentials.com