Description
A comforting and nutritious dinner recipe that is easy to prepare and perfect for all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of brown rice
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup of broccoli florets
- 1 cup of carrots, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cups of vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
Instructions
- Rinse the brown rice under cold water.
- In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Add the broccoli, carrots, and bell pepper. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the rinsed rice, vegetable broth, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 40 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute brown rice with quinoa for a quicker cooking time.
- Use any seasonal vegetables you have on hand.
- Feel free to add cooked chicken or tofu for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: healthy recipes dinner