Quick Veggie Rice
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this Quick Veggie Rice, a wholesome 30-minute recipe that combines fragrant rice, vibrant vegetables, and simple seasonings for a dish that's as nutritious as it is flavorful. Perfectly sautéed onions, garlic, and a medley of carrots, bell peppers, and peas come together in a base of fluffy white or hearty brown rice, cooked to perfection in vegetable broth for added depth. A splash of optional soy sauce enhances the savory profile, making this dish irresistibly versatile as a side or a satisfying meatless main. Easy to customize with your favorite veggies and finished with a sprinkle of fresh green onions, this one-pan wonder is a fast, healthy, and budget-friendly solution for busy days.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup white or brown rice
- 2 cups vegetable broth or water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 1 medium bell pepper, diced
- 0.5 cup frozen peas
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 stalks green onions, sliced (optional)
Instructions
Rinse the rice thoroughly under cold water and set it aside.
In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth or water to a boil. Add the rice, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let simmer until the liquid is absorbed (about 15-20 minutes for white rice or 35-40 minutes for brown rice).
While the rice cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until it turns translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the diced carrot and bell pepper to the skillet, and sauté for 5 minutes until they start to soften.
Mix in the frozen peas and cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork and add it to the skillet with the vegetables.
Stir in the soy sauce (if using), salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Cook everything together for 2-3 minutes to combine the flavors.
Garnish with sliced green onions before serving, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
602 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.1 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.6 g | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4058 mg | 176% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 99.2 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.9 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.0 g | ||
| Protein | 15.8 g | 32% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 147 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1417 mg | 30% | |
*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.
