Vegetable Rice

This one-pot vegetable rice is a kids’ absolute favorite dish. Because it’s lightly flavored with just the right amount of spice and the right balance of vegetables. This simple, easy, and effortless recipe can be served as a main course on its own for a light meal, or as an accompaniment to the main course. The best part is, it takes only 15 minutes to cook, uses only one pot, and is a great healthy vegetable rice option for the family.

Ingredients

1 cup (200 g) Rice
1 Onion ½ cup diced
1 tsp Garlic minced
1 tsp Ginger grated
2 tbsp Cooking oil
½ cup (65 g) Carrots diced
½ cup (70 g) Peas thawed
½ cup Green beans diced
1.5 cups (350 ml) Vegetable stock
½ cup Fresh herbs chopped cilantro or parsley
1 Cinnamon stick large
2 Bay leaves large
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Pepper

Instructions

If using basmati or Asian rice it’s best to wash and soak for 30 mins before cooking. Drain and set aside.
In a skillet, saute’ onions, garlic, and ginger in oil for about 2 minutes until translucent.
Add cinnamon, bay leaves, carrots, peas, and green beans – saute a minute more.
Next, add the rice and cook on medium heat for two minutes so the rice is well coated with the oil.
Add stock, fresh herbs – and stir well. Season with salt and pepper.
Let come to a boil – then lower the heat to a minimum low. Cover the pan and let cook on low for 15 minutes undisturbed.
After 15 minutes – switch the heat off and let the rice rest for 10 minutes.