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                       |   |   |   |  1    | tablespoon | olive oil   |  1    | cup, sliced | sliced very thinly   |  1   1/2  | teaspoons | garlic minced   |  2   1/4  | cups (8 fl oz) | water   |  1/2  | teaspoon | saffron threads   |  1/2  | teaspoon | salt   |  1   1/4  | cups | Rice, white,Extra long-grain, parboiled, dry, enriched   |  1    | cup, grated | carrots diced   |  1    | cup | Peas, frozen   |  1    | cup | corn   |  1   3/4  | cups | Kidney Beans   |  1/2  | cups, chopped or diced | red peppers (hot), crushed   |  1/3  | teaspoon | black pepper, ground   |  1/4  | cup, sliced | toasted almonds   |  
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                        Steps
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                        Sequence
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  |  | 1 | Heat the oil in a large heavy saucepan. |  | 2 | Saute the leeks and garlic over medium heat for 1 minute, stirring frequently Stir in the water, stock powder, saffron, and salt, rubbing the saffron between your fingers to release its flavor as you add it. |  | 3 | Bring to a boil. Stir in the rice and carrots. Cover, reduce the heat, and simmer for 18 minutes. |  | 4 | Quickly sprinkle the peas, corn, kidney beans, and red pepper on top of the rice. Cover and remove from the heat. |  | 5 | Let sit until the rice is tender and the vegetables are thoroughly heated, about 2 minutes. Add pepper to taste and additional salt if needed. Stir well. |  | 6 | Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with the almonds (if using). |  
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