Rice with Carrots and Peas Rice Cooker
Effortlessly prepare a vibrant and wholesome dish with this 'Rice with Carrots and Peas Rice Cooker' recipe, perfect for busy weeknights or as a versatile side dish. Packed with colorful veggies like sweet carrots and tender peas, this recipe uses the simplicity of a rice cooker to blend fluffy white rice with aromatic garlic, buttery sautéed vegetables, and gentle seasoning. With optional additions like diced onion for extra depth of flavor, it takes just 10 minutes of prep and delivers perfectly cooked rice in under 30 minutes. Ideal for meal prepping or a quick, comforting meal, this recipe is a one-pot wonder that’s as easy to make as it is to enjoy.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups white rice
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup carrots
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup onion (optional)
- 1 clove garlic (minced, optional)
Instructions
Rinse the white rice thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear. This helps to remove excess starch and prevents the rice from becoming sticky.
Peel and dice the carrots into small pieces. If using onion, dice it into small pieces as well.
Turn on the rice cooker and select the 'Cook' or 'Sauté' setting if available. Melt the butter in the rice cooker pot.
Add diced carrots, onion (if using), and minced garlic (if using) into the melted butter. Sauté for about 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are slightly softened and aromatic.
Add the rinsed rice to the rice cooker pot and stir to combine with the vegetables.
Pour in the water and season with salt and black pepper. Stir to ensure everything is evenly distributed.
Close the rice cooker lid and set it to the 'Cook' setting (or its default cooking cycle for rice). Let the rice cooker work its magic.
Once the cooking cycle is almost complete (about 5 minutes before the end), carefully open the rice cooker and add the frozen peas. Gently stir to incorporate them into the rice mixture. Close the lid again to finish the cooking process.
When the rice cooker indicates that it is done, let the rice sit with the lid closed for an additional 5 minutes to allow the steam to finish cooking the rice and peas.
Fluff the rice gently with a fork, mixing the carrots and peas evenly throughout. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve warm as a side dish or enjoy it on its own.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
731 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.3 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.8 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 33 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 2552 mg | 111% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 133.4 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.4 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.2 g | ||
| Protein | 19.6 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 185 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1024 mg | 22% | |
*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.
