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Italian Pilaf with Seed Crusted Veggies
A flavorful Italian pilaf dish loaded with seed crusted vegetables, a perfect side dish for any Italian meal.
⏱30 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●1 cup vibrant pilaf
- ●2 tbsp light olive oilfor sautéing
- ●6 slices canadian baconseed crusted
- ●2 tbsp poppy seedsfor seed crust
- ●1/4 cup seedadditional for garnish
- ●1 tsp saltto taste
- ●1 tsp pepperto taste
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Cut the Canadian bacon into small pieces and place on a baking sheet for crusting.
- 3
Mix the poppy seeds and a pinch of salt and pepper on a plate.
- 4
Roll the Canadian bacon pieces in the seed mixture to coat.
- 5
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 6
Add the seed crusted Canadian bacon pieces and sear until golden brown.
- 7
Add the pilaf to the skillet and stir to combine with the Canadian bacon.
- 8
Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 15 minutes.
- 9
Garnish with additional poppy seeds and serve hot.