Description
Easy and delicious rice dinner ideas for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of rice
- 4 cups of water or broth
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 cup of mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, bell peppers)
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of onion powder
- Optional: protein of choice (chicken, tofu, shrimp)
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a pot, bring water or broth to a boil.
- Add the rice, olive oil, and salt to the boiling liquid.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes.
- In a separate pan, sauté mixed vegetables in a little olive oil until tender.
- If using protein, cook it in the same pan with the vegetables.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and combine with the sautéed vegetables and protein.
- Season with garlic powder and onion powder to taste.
Notes
- For added flavor, use broth instead of water.
- Experiment with different vegetables based on seasonal availability.
- Garnish with fresh herbs for presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mixed
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: easy rice dinner ideas, quick rice recipes, rice meals