Baked Rice with Vegetables
This comforting and wholesome baked rice with vegetables is packed with vibrant flavors and textures, making it an effortless one-pot meal for the whole family.
Ingredients
- •1.5 cups long-grain white rice (300g), rinsed and drained
- •3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (45ml)
- •1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- •2 cloves garlic, minced
- •1 medium carrot, peeled and diced
- •1 red bell pepper, cored and diced
- •1 cup frozen peas, thawed (150g)
- •1 zucchini, diced
- •2.5 cups vegetable broth (600ml), hot
- •1 teaspoon salt (5g)
- •1/2 teaspoon black pepper (1g)
- •1 teaspoon dried oregano
- •2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- 3
Add the diced onion, carrot, and bell pepper, sautéing for about 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
- 4
Stir in the minced garlic and diced zucchini, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.
- 5
Add the rinsed rice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper directly into the skillet, stirring well to coat the grains in the oil and vegetable mixture for about 1 minute.
- 6
Fold in the thawed peas.
- 7
Pour in the hot vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- 8
Cover the skillet tightly with a lid or heavy-duty aluminum foil and transfer it to the preheated oven.
- 9
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the liquid is fully absorbed and the rice is tender and fluffy.
- 10
Remove from the oven, let it rest covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
💡 Chef tips
- You can easily swap the vegetables for whatever seasonal produce you have in your fridge, such as corn, broccoli florets, or diced mushrooms.
- To make this dish ahead of time, sauté the vegetables and mix in the raw rice, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a day before adding the broth and baking.
- Store any leftover baked rice in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat gently in the microwave or on the stovetop with a splash of water.
✅ How it should turn out
The finished baked rice is wonderfully tender and fluffy with evenly distributed, tender-crisp vegetables, offering a savory, aromatic aroma and a comforting, wholesome flavor.