Flavorful Vegetable Rice
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this vibrant and **Flavorful Vegetable Rice** recipe! Packed with colorful veggies like carrots, bell peppers, and peas, this dish combines tender, perfectly cooked long-grain white rice with a savory blend of soy sauce, garlic, and onions for a fragrant, satisfying meal. Sautéed to perfection in olive oil, each bite bursts with fresh, wholesome goodness, while a sprinkle of green onions adds the perfect finishing touch. Ready in just 45 minutes and ideal for serving 4, this one-pan wonder is a quick, healthy, and family-friendly choice. Whether served as a stand-alone vegetarian delight or paired with your favorite protein, this easy vegetable rice is bound to become a go-to favorite. Keywords: vegetable rice recipe, how to make flavorful rice, easy vegetarian dinner, quick rice side dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups long-grain white rice
- 3 cups water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large carrot, diced
- 1 medium bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 stalks green onions, sliced
Instructions
Rinse the rice in cold water until the water runs clear, then drain well.
In a medium saucepan, bring 3 cups of water to a boil. Add the rice and a pinch of salt, stir once and cover.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 18-20 minutes. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
While the rice is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Add the diced carrot and bell pepper to the skillet and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in the frozen peas and soy sauce, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until the peas are hot.
Season the vegetables with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
Add the cooked rice to the skillet with the vegetables and gently stir until well combined and heated through.
Sprinkle the sliced green onions over the rice and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
942 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.5 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3630 mg | 158% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 142.9 g | 52% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.6 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.8 g | ||
| Protein | 24.3 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 232 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 8.6 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 1533 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
