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Black Rice Pilaf with Edamame and Barberries

Colorful rice pilaf. Makes 4 servings.

From The How Not to Age Cookbook

Ingredients

  • dried barberries
  • red onion
  • turmeric
  • pippali
  • Savory Spice Blend 2.0
  • cooked edamame
  • cooked black rice
  • scallions
  • slivered almonds
  • parsley or cilantro

Instructions

  1. Place the barberries in a small bowl with enough hot water to cover.
  2. Set aside for about 10 minutes to plump up.
  3. In a large skillet or wok, heat ¼ cup (60ml) of water over medium heat.
  4. Add the red onion and cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in the turmeric, pippali, and Savory Spice Blend 2.0, and cook for about 5 more minutes, stirring often.
  6. Add the edamame, rice, and scallions.
  7. Cook, stirring, for 5 additional minutes.
  8. Drain the barberries, then stir them into the rice mixture along with the almonds.
  9. Transfer the pilaf to a serving bowl.
  10. Sprinkle with the parsley and serve.

Active Compounds

Nutrients and bioactive compounds delivered by this recipe's ingredients.

  • Anthocyanins
    From: Black Rice
  • Folic Acid
    From: Edamame
  • Nicotinamide Mononucleotide
    From: Edamame
  • Folate
    From: Edamame
  • Phytoestrogens
    From: Edamame
  • Berberine
    From: Barberries

May Support

Health conditions and aging processes this recipe's compounds may influence, based on the source research.

  • Aging
    Protects against · via Black Rice
  • Breast cancer
    Reduces risk of · via Black Rice
  • Dementia
    Reduces risk of · via Anthocyanins
  • Eye Strain
    Improves · via Anthocyanins
  • High LDL Cholesterol
    Improves · via Anthocyanins
  • Type 2 diabetes
    Reduces risk of · via Anthocyanins
  • Cardiovascular Disease
    Reduces risk of · via Anthocyanins
  • Cognitive decline
    Improves · via Anthocyanins
  • Cellular senescence
    Protects against · via Anthocyanins
  • High cholesterol
    Improves · via Anthocyanins
  • Age-Related Macular Degeneration
    Protects against · via Anthocyanins
  • Glaucoma
    Protects against · via Anthocyanins
  • Cataracts
    Protects against · via Anthocyanins
  • Insulin resistance
    Improves · via Anthocyanins
  • Cancer
    Protects against · via Anthocyanins
  • Heart disease
    Protects against · via Anthocyanins
  • Vision Health
    Improves · via Anthocyanins
  • Age-Related Hearing Loss
    Protects against · via Folic Acid
  • Erectile dysfunction
    Improves · via Folic Acid
  • Age-Related NAD+ Decline
    Protects against · via Nicotinamide Mononucleotide
  • Depression
    Reduces risk of · via Folate
  • Neurodegenerative Disease
    Protects against · via Folate
  • Alzheimer's disease
    Protects against · via Folate
  • Acne
    Improves · via Barberries
  • High blood pressure
    Improves · via Barberries
  • Impaired artery function
    Improves · via Barberries
  • High triglycerides
    Improves · via Barberries
  • High blood sugar
    Improves · via Barberries

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