Low Fat Rice with Peas Carrots Kosher Pareve
Elevate your side dish game with this vibrant and wholesome Low Fat Rice with Peas and Carrots, a simple yet flavorful recipe that’s perfect for anyone keeping kosher or seeking light, satisfying fare. Made with fragrant long-grain white rice simmered in low-sodium vegetable broth, this dish is infused with the natural sweetness of peas and tender carrots, highlighted by a hint of garlic and a splash of heart-healthy olive oil. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a nutritious, dairy-free, and pareve option that fits seamlessly into a wide variety of meals. Serve it as a standalone light lunch or pair it with your favorite protein for a complete, balanced meal. Garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness, this recipe is a delicious and low-fat way to enjoy a classic kosher favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups vegetable broth (low sodium)
- 0.75 cup frozen peas
- 0.5 cup carrots (diced)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (ground)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped, optional for garnish)
Instructions
Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Add the diced carrots and sauté for 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften.
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring it to a boil.
Stir in the rinsed rice, kosher salt, and black pepper. Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
After 15 minutes, quickly lift the lid and sprinkle the frozen peas on top of the rice. Do not stir. Replace the lid and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
Gently fluff the rice with a fork, mixing the peas and carrots evenly.
Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
559 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.3 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.4 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 667 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 90.6 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.5 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.6 g | ||
| Protein | 13.3 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 119 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 871 mg | 19% | |
*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.
