Spicy Charred Veggie Rice
20 - 40 Minutes
Contemporary Fusion
Serves: 4
Ingredients
2 packs (each 8.5oz) Royal® Microwaveable Basmati Rice
2 cobs of corn
3 jalapeno peppers
1/3 cup melted butter, divided
5 green onions, trimmed
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 cup cilantro leaves, for garnish
Preparation
- Prepare rice according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, preheat grill to medium. Brush corn and jalapeños with melted butter and season with salt and pepper. Grill, turning occasionally, 3 to 4 minutes. Brush green onions with butter and add to grill. Cook, turning corn, jalapeños and onions occasionally, 5 minutes or until tender and charred. Let cool.
- Cut corn from cobs and green onions into 1-inch pieces. Remove seeds from jalapeños and slice; set aside.
- Combine rice with corn and scallions on a serving plate. Drizzle with remaining butter.
- Garnish with cilantro leaves and sliced jalapeños. Serve with prepared Kofta Kebabs, if desired.
- Enjoy
Tip: Pan roast 1 cup of frozen corn kernels cooked in butter for corn on the cob, if needed.
