Roz bel Khalta

Roz bel Khalta (aka Khalta rice) is an Egyptian take on rice pilaf that combines fragrant Middle Eastern spices, sweet and tart dried fruit, a variety of nuts and meat to create an irresistible explosion of flavor in every bite. This veganized version is every bit as hearty as the original and just as magical!

Roz bel Khalta

Course

Main
Prep time

15 Mins
cook time

30 Mins
servings

4
Author

@leeksnbeets

Ingredients

Rice

1 cup Lotus Foods Organic Tricolor Blend Rice
1 tbsp vegan butter
½ cup onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
½ tsp cumin
½ tsp cinnamon
½ tsp coriander
¼ tsp cardamom & turmeric
¼ tsp turmeric
2 cups vegetable broth

Toppings

1 cup cooked vegan "meat" crumbles
½ cup mixed raisins
½ cup dried cherries
½ cup dried cranberries
¼ cup slivered almonds
¼ cup toasted pine nuts
¼ cup shelled pistachios
¼ cup chopped parsley leaves, loosely packed
1 tsp chopped chives

product used in the recipe

Organic Tricolor Blend Rice

1

Place rice in a strainer and rinse for 1-2 mins. Let drain for 5 mins.
2

Melt butter in a pot, then add onion and sauté for 2 mins. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
3

Stir in spices, then add rice and let toast and absorb the spices for 1-2 mins.
4

Add broth, bring everything to a boil, then lower heat to a simmer, cover and let cook for 20 mins, or until all liquid has been absorbed.
5

Remove from heat then let sit, covered, for 10 mins before fluffing with a fork.
6

Add all toppings and serve.