Roasted Vegetable Pilaf Recipe

Roasted Vegetable Pilaf Recipe

  • 1 (6.09 ounce) package NEAR EAST® Rice Pilaf Mix
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 large plum tomatoes, sliced
  • 1 cup zucchini, cut in half & lengthwise
  • 1 small red onion, sliced
  1. Prepare Near East rice according to package directions, except omit butter or olive oil.
  2. In a small bowl, mix oil, vinegar, garlic and thyme together. Set aside.
  3. While rice cooks, place already cut vegetables in a medium baking pan and drizzle vegetables with oil mixture. Bake at 400 degrees F. for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown. Stir vegetables into rice mixture. Garnish with fresh thyme sprig, if desired.