Beetroot rice pilaf
This nutritious beetroot rice pilaf is filled with a mix of different vegetables, making it a vibrant and satisfying option for a side dish or main course. Adding zucchini, bell peppers, and green peas not only boosts the flavors but also provides a lovely contrast to the rich red beetroot.
Ingredients
Directions
- Rinse the brown rice thoroughly under cold water and soak it for 30 minutes.
- Peel and grate the beetroot
- Dice the zucchini, red and yellow bell pepper.
- Finely chop the red onion.
- In a medium pot, bring the vegetable broth to a boil, add the rice, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until the rice is tender, about 45 minutes.
- After 30 minutes, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the red onion (if using for human portions) and sauté until translucent.
- Add the grated beetroot, diced zucchini, and bell peppers to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are just tender, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in the green peas and cook for an additional 5 minutes until everything is heated through.
- Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork and mix in the sautéed vegetables.
- For human portions, stir in chopped parsley, and optionally top with crumbled feta cheese and toasted pine nuts for added flavor and texture.
- Serve plain beetroot and vegetable rice to dogs, ensuring it’s at a safe temperature and without any onion or strong seasonings.
Cooking tips for pets and humans:
Avoid harmful ingredients: Avoid avocado and anything containing caffeine or alcohol as these can be harmful to your dogs. Onions, garlic, chocolate, grapes and raisins as well as certain nuts can be deadly.
Seasoning: Keep dishes bland for pets. Dogs can be very sensitive to salt and spices, which can cause gastrointestinal upset. It’s best to remove a portion for your dog before adding any seasonings for your own servings.
Consult your vet: New foods should always be checked with a veterinary doctor before being fed to dogs. This is important because it ensures safety and proper measurements, especially considering that different animals have varying nutritional needs based on health condition, age and size.
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