Description
A quick and inexpensive meal for busy days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of rice
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 cup of mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, bell peppers)
- 2 cups of vegetable broth
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and sauté until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add mixed vegetables and cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in rice and toast for 2 minutes.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork and season with salt and pepper.
Notes
- Substitute rice with quinoa for a protein boost.
- Add cooked chicken or tofu for extra protein.
- Garnish with fresh herbs for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: quick inexpensive meals