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Amir and Hassan's Pomegranate Pilaf

Name: Amir and Hassan's Pomegranate Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups basmati rice; 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 2 cups vegetable broth; Salt and pepper to taste

This dish connects to the scenes of Amir and Hassan's friendship during their childhood, evoking the innocence and vibrancy of their early years before conflict reshaped their lives.

Prep: 15 minutesCook: 25 minutesServes 8 servingsEasy

Ingredients

2 cups basmati rice
1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
3 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cups vegetable broth
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1
Rinse rice in cold water until the water runs clear.
2
Heat olive oil in a pot. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden.
3
Add rice and stir for a few minutes.
4
Pour in vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer until rice is tender.
5
Stir in pomegranate seeds before serving.

Serve this main while discussing the book to spark conversations about the themes it connects to. Consider preparing it together as a group activity before your discussion begins!