Rice Veggie Pilaf
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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Rice Veggie Pilaf
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.
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
Instructions
- 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.
Nutrition Information per serving
Calories: 170Carbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gTotal Fat: 1g— Unsaturated Fat: 1g— Saturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 3gTotal Sugar: 3g— Natural Sugar: 3g— Added Sugar: 0g
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.
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