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Savory Fregola Pilaf with Canadian Twist
A flavorful pilaf dish from the Canadian coast, featuring intense savory fregola pasta and a blend of aromatic spices.
⏱40 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●1 cup Fregola pastaIntensely savory variety
- ●2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- ●1 medium Onion
- ●2 cloves Garlic
- ●2 cups Mixed vegetables (e.g. bell peppers, carrots, zucchini)
- ●2 cups Chicken brothLow-sodium
- ●1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- ●to taste Salt
- ●1/4 cup Fresh parsley
- ●1/2 cup Grated Canadian cheddar cheese
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Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- 3
Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- 4
Add mixed vegetables and cook until tender, about 5-6 minutes.
- 5
Add fregola pasta, chicken broth, thyme, and salt. Stir to combine.
- 6
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 15-20 minutes or until the liquid has been absorbed and the fregola is tender.
- 7
Stir in grated Canadian cheddar cheese until melted and well combined.
- 8
Season with additional salt if needed.
- 9
Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
- 10
Serve hot and enjoy!