Rice Options Oamc
Transform your weeknight meals with this versatile and freezer-friendly Rice Options OAMC recipe! Perfect for batch cooking or meal prep, this one-pot wonder combines fluffy long-grain white rice, savory chicken or vegetable broth, and aromatic onion and garlic for a comforting base. Customize it with additions like vibrant frozen veggies and your choice of protein—think tender chicken, tofu, or shrimp—for a complete, hearty dish. Ready in just 40 minutes, this make-ahead meal can be portioned and frozen for effortless lunches or dinners. Whether served freshly made or reheated, a garnish of fresh parsley takes the flavor to the next level. Easy, customizable, and ideal for on-the-go lifestyles, this recipe is your go-to solution for delicious homemade convenience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups long-grain white rice
- 8 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups frozen vegetables (optional, e.g., peas, carrots, corn)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- 2 cups protein of choice, cooked and chopped (optional, e.g., chicken, tofu, shrimp)
Instructions
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the rice to the pot and stir well, toasting it lightly for 2-3 minutes.
Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the rice has absorbed most of the liquid.
If using frozen vegetables and cooked protein, add them to the pot in the last 5 minutes of cooking, stirring gently to combine.
Season the rice with salt and black pepper. Adjust to taste.
Once cooked, remove the pot from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before fluffing the rice with a fork.
Divide the rice into meal-sized portions if you're planning to freeze. Let it cool completely before transferring to freezer-safe containers or bags.
Garnish with chopped parsley before serving or after reheating.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2622 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.0 g | 69% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.1 g | 55% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 405 mg | 135% | |
| Sodium | 9754 mg | 424% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 317.0 g | 115% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.3 g | 83% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.4 g | ||
| Protein | 195.6 g | 391% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 387 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 21.1 mg | 117% | |
| Potassium | 3075 mg | 65% | |
*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.
