RecipeRice Veggie Pilaf

- 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!
- Prep time
- Total Time
- • 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
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.