Description
A budget-friendly recipe that balances flavor and cost.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of rice
- 2 cups of water
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 cup of mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn)
- 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil.
- Add the rice, olive oil, and salt to the boiling water.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes.
- In a separate pan, sauté mixed vegetables in olive oil until tender.
- Season the vegetables with black pepper and garlic powder.
- Once the rice is cooked, fluff with a fork and stir in the sautéed vegetables and soy sauce.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- For added protein, consider including cooked chicken or tofu.
- Experiment with different vegetables based on seasonal availability.
- This dish can be served as a side or main course.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: recipes on a budget