Green Tea Rice

NGREDIENTS

4 green tea bags

1 cup basmati rice

1 garlic clove, minced

1 teaspoon ginger, minced

1 1⁄2 cups mixed vegetables, frozen

1⁄2 cup green onion, chopped

1⁄2 cup sesame seeds, toasted

DIRECTIONS

Place tea bags in a 4 c measuring cup and cover with 3 c water. Steep 7-10 minutes and discard the tea bags.

Combine rice, garlic, ginger, and tea in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Cover pan, reduce heat to medium low, and simmer 10 minutes.

Add frozen vegetables and cover pan again. Cook 5-10 minutes more, or until tea is absorbed and vegetables are hot and crisp-tender. Stir in green onions and sesame seeds and season with salt and pepper.

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