RecipeRice Veggie Pilaf

Nutrition Facts
Amount per Serving
  • Calories: 170
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Total Fat: 1 g
    • Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
    • Saturated Fat: 0 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 35 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3 g
  • Total Sugar: 3 g
    • Natural Sugar: 3 g
    • Added Sugar: 0 g
  • Sodium: 200 mg

One of the easiest hacks ever! Here’s a way to take any type of rice and instantly double the portion and nutrition with relatively no effort. This classic dish gets a quick and tasty lift from the addition colorful frozen veggies. Combine equal parts rice with any frozen vegetable medley (although, I find the smaller veggie blends with corn, peas, carrots, green beans and lima beans work best; you can buy them anywhere). Frozen veggies are convenient, cost-effective, accessible, and an easy way to eat more produce.

Simply microwave the amount you need and stir them into your cooked rice or quinoa before devouring!

 

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This recipe makes 1 serving
Ingredients:
  • • ½ cup cooked brown rice (or other preferred rice)
  • • ½ cup frozen vegetable medley*, microwaved
  • • Salt and pepper to taste

*Smaller veggie blends with corn, peas, carrots, green beans and lima beans work best

Preparation:

Fluff rice with a fork then gently combine with cooked vegetables. Season with salt and pepper. Serve as a side to chicken, fish or lean beef.

Try my Cauliflower Fried Rice.