Diet pilaf from Brezhnev

6 servings

40 minutes

Brezhnev's dietary pilaf is a bright and light dish that combines rich flavors and the health benefits of its ingredients. The name is believed to refer to times when simple yet hearty meals were valued. The recipe is based on a combination of two types of rice: white and wild, giving the pilaf an interesting texture and rich taste. Colorful bell peppers add freshness and sweet notes, while hot pepper and garlic provide spiciness. Canned mushrooms lend a light mushroom richness to the dish, making it unique. It’s an ideal option for those seeking healthy eating without excess oil and heavy ingredients.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 123.5
• Proteins: 5.6g
• Fats: 0.6g
• Carbohydrates: 24.6g

Ingredients

• Canned mushrooms: 1 jar
• Onion: 1 pc
• Garlic: 3 clove
• Sweet pepper: 4 pc
• Chili pepper: 0.5 pc
• Rice: 0.5 glass
• Wild rice: 0.5 glass

Cooking steps

1. Cut the bell peppers.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sweet pepper: 4 pieces

2. Chop the onion, garlic, and hot pepper finely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 piece
   • Garlic: 3 cloves
   • Chili pepper: 0.5 piece

3. Fry the onion until translucent. Add garlic and hot pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 piece
   • Garlic: 3 cloves
   • Chili pepper: 0.5 piece

4. Add chopped bell peppers of different colors to the pan with the above ingredients. Sauté.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sweet pepper: 4 pieces

5. Drain the water from the canned mushrooms and add them to the same pan.

   Required ingredients:

   • Canned mushrooms: 1 jar

6. Cook white and wild rice in different pots.

   Required ingredients:

   • Rice: 0.5 glass
   • Wild rice: 0.5 glass

7. After boiling, add 2 types of rice to the pan.

   Required ingredients:

   • Rice: 0.5 glass
   • Wild rice: 0.5 glass

8. Mix everything.