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Veggie Rice

This rice is full of flavor and loaded with veggies! Perfect for getting picky eaters to get in some veggies!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Sides, Vegetables
Keyword: easy rice, easy vegetable rice recipe, easy veggie rice recipe, how to make veggie rice, rice recipe, vegetable rice
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Food Dolls

Equipment

  • 1 Large Pan

Ingredients

  • 4 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt more or less to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 garlic minced cloves
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped carrots
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3 cups long grain rice rinsed
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill for garnish optional

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a deep sauté pan.
    4 Tablespoons olive oil
  • Add oregano, paprika, salt and pepper to the pan. Next, add in the chopped garlic cloves, red onion, chopped red bell pepper, diced carrots, and frozen peas. Toss in the bay leaf and cook all the ingredients together for about 5-6 minutes.
    1 teaspoon oregano, 1/2 teaspoon paprika powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 3 garlic minced cloves, 1/2 cup chopped red onion, 1 red bell pepper, 1/2 cup chopped carrots, 1 cup frozen peas, 1 bay leaf
  • Once the vegetables are soft, add the washed rice to the pan. Pour in the broth and bring the liquid up to a boil.
    3 cups long grain rice, 4 cups low sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • Cover and cook the rice for 15-20 minutes over low heat.
  • Fluff the rice with a fork, remove the bay leaf and serve! Garnish with fresh chopped dill, optional.
    1/4 cup fresh dill for garnish

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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 351kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 738mg | Potassium: 229mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2011IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg