Italian Pistachio Pilaf

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Italian Pistachio Pilaf

Prep time: 45 minutes Bring water to simmer. Add half teaspoon salt and simmer for 10 minutes. Cover pot and turn off heat. Let sit until cooked (about 5 minutes.) Saute onions, bell peppers, garlic, Seitan, salt, fennel, and black pepper in olive oil until soft (about 10 minutes on medium heat). Add rice, scallions and pistachios. Serve hot with a vegetable as a light meal. *NOTE: The word "flaked" refers to a style of cut in which the food medium is thinly sliced at a 45 degree angle. This recipe has been developed by Bro. Ron Pickarski as part of his work toward being a participant and finalist in the Culinary Olympics held in Frankfurt, Germany.