Quick, Fast, and Easy Rice and Veggies for Dining on a $

Submitted by Chef1MOM-Connie

"Zucchini’s multiply like rabbits and need to be used or stored for the winter. What better way than to make a mix of healthy veggies and brown rice to accompany any meal entrée. This is fast and easy, faster yet if you use instant brown rice. The kids will get those green veggies you want them too and you get the accolades for a flavorful side dish. Any other veggie you would like to add in, please do. I kept this simple for the contest."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 cup cooked brown rice
• 2 bouillon cubes, I used chicken
• 1 small zucchini (diced into chunks)
• 1 whole tomato (sliced then halved)
• 1⁄2 large purple onion, sliced 1/4 inch thick (then halved or to your liking)
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1 red pepper (this may be omitted if preferred)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon italian seasoning

directions

1. Cook brown rice in 2 cups water with bouillon cubes set aside kept warm.
2. Sauté all vegetables and spices in oil until el dente, mix in rice folding over.
3. Serve warm with another Dining on a Dollar entrée.

Reviews

[LUVMY2BOYS]

This was such an excellent recipe. I used zucchini, mushrooms, red onion & sliced carrots as my veggies. The seasoning amount was right on (I cut the recipe in half but used 1/2 the amount of seasoning). My brown rice was already cooked in low sodium veggie broth. I topped the dish w/ a few tbsp of low fat mozzarella cheese & a small amount of grated Parmesan. Thank you for sharing this dish!

 

[Susie D]

I followed your suggestion for instant brown rice and it took longer to cut the vegetables than cook. Quick and easy are sometimes just what's needed. I cut the veggies in thin shredds and omitted one of the bouillon cubes to cut back on salt. Added cracked black pepper. Served with takeout chicken and corn on the cob. Thank you for sharing your recipe for a tasty side!

 

[Sharon123]

This was delish with a little added salt. I had some leftover grilled mushrooms and eggplant, so put them in there too. Thanks!

 

[Robin Batterson]

Yummy! I used fresh garlic and followed the recipe pretty close. I love veggies and things mixed in my rice. Thanks for a useful side dish( can use other veggies I have on hand)

 

[Mandy]

This is a great side, very quick with all the vegies in the one pan, great when you want dinner in a hurry., I used zucchini, carrot, capsicum, mushrooms, onion and tomato and served alongside chicken parcels.