Description
Elevate your dining experience with this vibrant Vegetable Rice Side Dish. Fluffy long-grain rice cooked in savory vegetable broth, combined with colorful bell peppers, aromatic garlic, and fresh herbs, creates a delightful complement to any main course. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for gatherings or a simple weeknight dinner, transforming ordinary meals into extraordinary moments.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain rice (basmati or jasmine)
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (red, yellow, or green)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- Juice of ½ lemon
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Dice the bell peppers and onion; mince garlic.
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
- Add Garlic and Spices: Stir in minced garlic, cumin, and paprika; cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Cook Rice: Add rice to the skillet and stir to coat with the vegetable mixture. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- Braise Until Fluffy: Reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice has absorbed all liquid.
- Finish with Fresh Herbs: Remove from heat, fluff the rice with a fork, then mix in parsley or cilantro and lemon juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg