Golden Lemon-Mint Herb Pilaf

Ingredients

• 1 cup egg vermicelli
• 1.5 cups edamame
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 3 cups herb broth
• 0.5 cup parsley
• 0.25 cup fresh mint
• 1 whole lemon
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp ground coriander seeds
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 0.25 cup pomegranate seeds

Instructions

1. 1Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the finely diced yellow onion until softened, then add minced garlic, cumin seeds, and ground coriander, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
2. 2Add the broken egg vermicelli to the pot and toast, stirring constantly, until golden brown.
3. 3Stir in the shelled edamame and herb broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed and the vermicelli is tender.
4. 4Remove the pot from heat. Stir in the chopped fresh parsley, fresh mint, lemon zest, and half of the lemon juice. Drizzle with the extra virgin olive oil and the remaining lemon juice just before serving, garnished with pomegranate seeds.