Description
A simple yet flavorful dinner recipe featuring rice as the main component.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of long-grain rice
- 4 cups of water
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 cup of diced vegetables (carrots, bell peppers, peas)
- 1 cup of cooked protein (chicken, tofu, or shrimp)
- 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of onion powder
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a pot, combine rice, water, olive oil, and salt. Bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes.
- In a separate pan, sauté the diced vegetables in a small amount of oil until tender.
- Add cooked protein to the vegetables and stir for 2-3 minutes.
- Add soy sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder to the mixture. Stir well.
- Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and combine with the protein and vegetable mixture.
- Serve hot and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Use jasmine or basmati rice for different flavors.
- For a spicy kick, add chili flakes to the vegetable mixture.
- This dish can be served in a bowl or on a plate for a different presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: easy meals for dinner with rice, simple rice recipes, quick dinner ideas