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Egyptian Cottage Cheese Pilaf
A Mexican-inspired pilaf dish made with Egyptian rice, cottage cheese, and crunchy elements.
⏱30 min🍽4 servings📊easy
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Ingredients
- ●1 cup Egyptian rice
- ●1 cup cottage cheese
- ●1/4 cup crunchy tortilla strips
- ●1 tsp pilaf spice mix
- ●2 tbsp olive oil
- ●1/4 cup chopped cilantrooptional
- ●1 tbsp lime juiceoptional
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Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 2
Add the pilaf spice mix and stir for 1 minute.
- 3
Add the Egyptian rice and stir to coat with the spice mix.
- 4
Add 2 cups of water to the skillet and bring to a boil.
- 5
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the water is absorbed.
- 6
Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in the cottage cheese until well combined.
- 7
Top with crunchy tortilla strips and chopped cilantro if desired.
- 8
Squeeze a sliver of lime juice over the top if desired.
- 9
Serve hot.