Low Fat Savory Rice
Elevate your weeknight meals with this flavorful and wholesome Low Fat Savory Rice recipe. Packed with vibrant vegetables like carrots, red bell peppers, and peas, and seasoned with warm spices like cumin and turmeric, this dish offers a burst of color and taste in every bite. Made with nutrient-rich brown rice simmered in vegetable broth, it’s a low-fat, healthy option that doesn’t skimp on texture or flavor. A splash of soy sauce enhances the savory profile, while a garnish of fresh cilantro ties it all together. Ready in just 40 minutes, this easy, one-pot meal is perfect for busy schedules and serves as an excellent side dish or vegetarian main course.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown rice
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 medium, chopped onion
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 medium, diced carrot
- 1 medium, diced red bell pepper
- 0.5 cup frozen peas
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon or to taste salt
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Instructions
Rinse the brown rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This helps to remove excess starch and prevents the rice from becoming sticky.
In a medium-sized saucepan, heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until it becomes translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the minced garlic, diced carrot, and diced red bell pepper to the saucepan. Sauté for another 3-4 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
Stir in the cumin, turmeric, and black pepper and cook for 1 minute to release the spices' aromas.
Add the rinsed brown rice to the saucepan, stirring to coat the rice with the spices and vegetables.
Pour in the vegetable broth and soy sauce, and add salt to taste. Stir well and bring the mixture to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let it simmer for about 25 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
About 5 minutes before the rice is done, stir in the frozen peas.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Fluff the rice with a fork, stir in the chopped cilantro, and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
749 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.7 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.7 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2942 mg | 128% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 118.8 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.9 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.0 g | ||
| Protein | 24.2 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 212 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 1963 mg | 42% | |
*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.
