One-Pot Vegetable Biryani

One-Pot Vegetable Biryani

Prep

10 MIN

Servings

4 serving

Reinvent tradition with this Modern Vegetable Biryani using Classico Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce. This vibrant dish layers fragrant basmati rice with a ...

Ingredients

  • 2

    tbsp oil or butter

  • 2

    tsp each garlic paste and ginger paste

  • 1 1/2

    tsp biryani masala or garam masala

  • 2

    cups mixed vegetables, diced small, fresh or frozen (carrots, peas, green beans, cauliflower and/or potatoes)

  • 1

    jar Classico Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce

  • 2

    cups basmati rice (rinsed)

  • 2 1/2

    cups water or vegetable broth

  • salt to taste.

  • Fire-Roasted Tomato & Garlic Pasta Sauce

    Classico

    Fire-Roasted Tomato & Garlic Pasta Sauce


Instructions

  1. Step 1

    In a pot over medium heat, add oil or butter. Sauté garlic and ginger paste for 1 minute. 

  2. Step 2

    Add masala and vegetables, saute for an additional 3-4 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Stir in Classico Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Add rice and water.  Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat.  Cook for 12-15 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

  5. Step 5

    Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork, and garnish before serving.

    Optional: Garnish with fried onions, cilantro, mint.