Description
A simple and quick rice dish with mixed vegetables that even teenagers will love. Perfect for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of water
- 1 cup of rice
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 cup of mixed vegetables (frozen or fresh)
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of pepper
Instructions
- Start by boiling 2 cups of water in a pot.
- Once the water is boiling, add the rice, olive oil, and salt.
- Stir well, cover the pot, and reduce the heat to low.
- Let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
- In the last 5 minutes of cooking, add the mixed vegetables and garlic powder.
- Fluff with a fork once done, and add pepper to taste.
Notes
Rinse the rice before cooking to make it fluffier. Customize the vegetables based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: quick recipe, family meal, easy rice dish