Lolabuster Creamy Veggie Rice
Elevate your weeknight meals with Lolabuster Creamy Veggie Rice, a one-pan wonder loaded with vibrant vegetables and rich, cheesy goodness. This recipe combines perfectly cooked white rice with a medley of carrots, zucchini, red bell pepper, and green peas, all simmered in a luscious blend of vegetable broth and heavy cream. Infused with the savory aromas of garlic, onion, and Parmesan cheese, this creamy veggie rice delivers maximum flavor with minimal fuss. Ready in just 40 minutes from start to finish, it’s a satisfying vegetarian dish that works perfectly as a comforting main course or a hearty side. Garnished with fresh parsley and a hint of black pepper, this recipe promises to become a family favorite! Keywords: vegetarian rice recipe, creamy rice with veggies, easy one-pan meal, comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1.5 cups white rice
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 0.5 cup green peas, frozen
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Heat a large saucepan or deep skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and butter, letting the butter melt completely.
Add the chopped onion to the pan and sauté for 3-4 minutes until it becomes translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, until fragrant.
Add the white rice to the pan and toast it lightly for 2 minutes, stirring frequently to coat the grains in the oil mixture.
Pour in the vegetable broth and stir well. Cover the pan with a lid, reduce the heat to low, and let the rice cook for 10 minutes.
After 10 minutes, uncover the pan and stir in the heavy cream, diced carrot, and diced red bell pepper. Cover again and cook for another 5 minutes.
Add the zucchini and frozen green peas to the pan. Stir well and cook uncovered for 5 more minutes, or until the rice is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
Turn off the heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning as needed.
Let the Lolabuster Creamy Veggie Rice sit for 2-3 minutes before fluffing it with a fork. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1626 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 93.8 g | 120% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.4 g | 202% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 173 mg | 58% | |
| Sodium | 4706 mg | 205% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 154.9 g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.4 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.1 g | ||
| Protein | 37.4 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 488 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 7.7 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 2643 mg | 56% | |
*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.
