3 best pepper rice pilaf Recipes

olive oil (plus a small knob of butter), leeks (1 leek), washed and thinly sliced (green stalky ends discarded), garlic, finely minced, grated carrot, tomato puree (2 cans), chicken stock, basmati rice, red pepper flakes (optional), paprika (smoked works best ), sugar, red wine vinegar, parsley, finely chopped, salt and pepper to taste

pure wesson canola oil or 3 tbsp sunflower oil, garlic cloves, peeled, washed and chopped, onion, peeled, washed and sliced, diced red bell peppers, cooked basmati rice, sliced mushrooms, brown sugar, light soya sauce, red chili powder, turmeric powder, black pepper, salt, spring onion, chopped