Description
A delightful and simple dish that combines accessible ingredients for a delicious and comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of rice
- 4 cups of water
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups of mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, bell peppers)
- 1 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
- Optional: chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water to remove excess starch.
- Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium pot. Add 1 teaspoon of salt and rinsed rice, cover the pot, reduce heat, and let simmer for 18-20 minutes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional minute.
- Add mixed vegetables to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes until tender.
- Fluff the rice and combine it with the sautéed vegetables.
- Season with 1 teaspoon of black pepper and 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, stirring until combined.
- Optional: Top with chopped green onions for garnish.
- Cook together for another 2-3 minutes before removing from heat.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For added flavor, consider frying tofu or grilled chicken as a side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: rice, vegetable stir-fry, easy recipe, vegan meal, quick dinner, family meal