Description
A seasoned rice side dish with earthy flavors and vibrant vegetables, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup carrots, diced
- 1/2 cup peas
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (parsley, cilantro) for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onions and garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the diced carrots and bell peppers, cooking for about 5 minutes until they start to soften.
- Stir in the rinsed rice with the vegetables for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Then, reduce the heat, cover, and let it simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Stir in the peas and season with salt and pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork before serving and garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
For added flavor, use high-quality vegetable broth. This dish is vegetarian and can be made vegan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg