Description
A collection of simple yet flavorful rice dinner recipes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups long-grain rice
- 4 cups water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup diced vegetables (bell peppers, carrots, peas)
- 1 cup cooked protein (chicken, shrimp, tofu)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a pot, bring water to a boil and add rice, salt, and olive oil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes.
- In a separate pan, sauté the vegetables in sesame oil until tender.
- Add the cooked protein to the vegetables and stir in the soy sauce.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and combine with the vegetable and protein mixture.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- Use jasmine or basmati rice for different flavors.
- Add spices like cumin or turmeric for a unique twist.
- Experiment with different proteins like beef or chickpeas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: easy rice dinners, rice recipes, quick meals