Quick Veggie Rice

Elevate your weeknight dinners with this Quick Veggie Rice, a wholesome 30-minute recipe that combines fragrant rice, vibrant vegetables, and simple seasonings for a dish that's as nutritious as it is flavorful. Perfectly sautéed onions, garlic, and a medley of carrots, bell peppers, and peas come together in a base of fluffy white or hearty brown rice, cooked to perfection in vegetable broth for added depth. A splash of optional soy sauce enhances the savory profile, making this dish irresistibly versatile as a side or a satisfying meatless main. Easy to customize with your favorite veggies and finished with a sprinkle of fresh green onions, this one-pan wonder is a fast, healthy, and budget-friendly solution for busy days.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup white or brown rice
• 2 cups vegetable broth or water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 1 medium bell pepper, diced
• 0.5 cup frozen peas
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce (optional)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 stalks green onions, sliced (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the rice thoroughly under cold water and set it aside.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth or water to a boil. Add the rice, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let simmer until the liquid is absorbed (about 15-20 minutes for white rice or 35-40 minutes for brown rice).

Step 3

While the rice cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 4

Add the chopped onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until it turns translucent.

Step 5

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 6

Add the diced carrot and bell pepper to the skillet, and sauté for 5 minutes until they start to soften.

Step 7

Mix in the frozen peas and cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.

Step 8

Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork and add it to the skillet with the vegetables.

Step 9

Stir in the soy sauce (if using), salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 10

Cook everything together for 2-3 minutes to combine the flavors.

Step 11

Garnish with sliced green onions before serving, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1108.6 grams (1108.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	602

Total Fat 16.10g	21%
Saturated Fat 2.60g	13%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4058mg	176%
Total Carbohydrate 99.20g	36%
Dietary Fiber 12.90g	46%
Total Sugars 20.00g
Protein 15.80g	32%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 147mg	11%
Iron 4mg	22%
Potassium 1417mg	30%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 24.0%

Protein: 10.4%

Carbs: 65.6%