Oh So Tasty Rice
Elevate your side dish game with "Oh So Tasty Rice," a vibrant and flavorful rice recipe that’s anything but ordinary. This one-pot dish combines fluffy long-grain white rice simmered in savory vegetable broth with aromatic spices like cumin and paprika, creating a warmly spiced base. Sautéed onions, garlic, carrots, and sweet green peas add a medley of textures and bursts of color, while a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a sprinkle of parsley brighten every bite. Perfect as a standalone vegetarian delight or a versatile side for your favorite mains, this easy recipe comes together in just 35 minutes, making it a go-to for delicious weeknight dinners.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups long-grain white rice
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large carrot, finely diced
- 0.5 cups frozen peas
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 medium juice of lemon
Instructions
Rinse the rice in cold water until the water runs clear, then set it aside to drain thoroughly.
In a medium saucepan or deep skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the diced onion to the pan and sauté for 2-3 minutes until it becomes translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and diced carrot, cooking for another 2 minutes until fragrant and the carrots soften slightly.
Sprinkle in the cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper, stirring well to coat the vegetables evenly with the spices.
Add the rinsed and drained rice to the pan, stirring gently to lightly toast the grains in the oil and spices for about 2 minutes.
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer for 15 minutes undisturbed.
After 15 minutes, remove the lid and gently fold in the frozen peas.
Cover the pan again and cook for an additional 5 minutes or until the rice is fully cooked and fluffy.
Turn off the heat, add the lemon juice, and fluff the rice with a fork to combine.
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve hot. Enjoy your Oh So Tasty Rice!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
266 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.9 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.3 g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 682 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.7 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.0 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.0 g | ||
| Protein | 7.0 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 63 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 539 mg | 11% | |
*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.
