4.1 from 87 votes
Rice with Vegetables
This is a simple, classic recipe that is perfect alongside any dinner. This is one of the easiest ways to get veggies passed my kiddos.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 269 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups long grain white rice see notes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cracked pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon fresh minced parsley
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large sauce pan over medium heat.
- Once hot, add the rice and cook, stirring often, until the edges are turning golden.
- Stir in the frozen vegetables and garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Add the chicken stock, salt, and pepper to the pot and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes over medium low heat.
- Turn off the heat and let the pan set, covered, for 10 minutes.
- Remove the lid from the pan and fluff rice with a fork.
- Stir in the butter and parsley and serve.
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Notes
- This recipe calls for uncooked, plain white rice. Do not substitute minute or instant rice in this recipe as it will not work as written.
- You may add in up to 2 cups of vegetables with no other changes to the recipe.
Nutrition Information
Calories
269kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
501mg
(21%)
Potassium
237mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1290IU
(26%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
26mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 269
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 269kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 501mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 237mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1290IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.