Brown Rice with Vegetables
This wholesome, nutrient-packed brown rice dish is tossed with vibrant, tender-crisp vegetables for a satisfying and healthy meal.
Ingredients
- •1.5 cups long-grain brown rice, rinsed and drained
- •3 cups vegetable broth or water
- •2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- •1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- •2 cloves garlic, minced
- •1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- •1 medium zucchini, diced
- •1 cup broccoli florets, chopped small
- •1 cup frozen peas, thawed
- •1 teaspoon dried oregano
- •0.5 teaspoon salt
- •0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- •2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Combine the rinsed brown rice and vegetable broth in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Reduce the heat to low, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer for 40 to 45 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
- 3
Remove the pan from the heat and let it rest, covered, for 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- 4
While the rice is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
- 5
Add the diced onion and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until translucent and soft.
- 6
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 7
Add the red bell pepper, zucchini, and broccoli florets to the skillet, stirring frequently for 6 to 8 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- 8
Toss in the thawed peas, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper, cooking for another 2 minutes until heated through.
- 9
Add the cooked brown rice to the skillet with the vegetables and gently toss everything together until well combined.
- 10
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve warm.
💡 Chef tips
- You can easily customize this recipe by swapping in whatever seasonal vegetables you have in your refrigerator, such as asparagus, mushrooms, or spinach.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, and reheat with a splash of water to keep the rice moist.
- Cook the brown rice in low-sodium vegetable broth instead of water to infuse the grains with a deeper, savory flavor.
✅ How it should turn out
The finished dish is vibrant and colorful, featuring nutty, perfectly tender brown rice mingling with crisp-tender vegetables, smelling earthy and fragrant with herbs.