This is an Indian-flavored vegetarian dinner and it’s a one-pot meal. A pilaf is typically a rice dish that is cooked for about 20 minutes in stock with spices, vegetables and meat. For this quick dinner, I’ve shortened the time and work using microwaveable brown rice.

Toasted cashews add extra crunch and flavor. The recipe calls for green beans and carrots, but you can use any vegetables you have on hand or even frozen ones. Use this recipe as a blueprint for amounts and timing.

HELPFUL HINTS

Natural or raw walnuts or pecans can be used instead of cashews.

COUNTDOWN

Toast cashews

Microwave rice

Microwave green beans and carrot

Make the pilaf.

SHOPPING LIST

To buy: 1 small package raw or natural cashews, 1 package green beans, 1 bunch carrots, 1 jar minced garlic, 1 bottle ground turmeric, 1 bottle cayenne, 1 bottle ground cinnamon, 1 package raisins, 1 package microwaveable brown rice and 1 carton vegetable broth.

Staples: olive oil, onion, salt