Moroccan Saffron Rice Pilaf With Vegetables Recipe

With so much emphasis on tagine and couscous in moroccan cuisine, it may come as a surprise that rice earns a place at many moroccan tables, showing up in salads, paellas, stuffings, and desserts. While plain rice is steamed in many homes, this delicious moroccan side is given typical pilaf treatment by simmering the rice in broth with veggies, saffron and other moroccan spices. It can stand alone as a satisfying side or vegetarian entree, but my usual preference is to serve it as a bed for savory moroccan saffron chicken. Try the vegetables i've suggested for color and flavor, or vary the dish by using a cup or more of any diced vegetables of your choice. The tips below offers variations in how to handle the veggies.