Vegetable Brown Rice Recipes

VEGETABLE BROWN RICE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil; stir in rice and basil. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, 30-35 minutes., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute carrots, onions and raisins until vegetables are lightly browned and carrots are crisp-tender, 5-7 minutes. Add peas and salt; heat through. Stir in pecans and rice.

VEGETABLE BROWN RICE

Steps:

• In a medium size saucepan, bring the water to a boil.
• Add the rice and basil stirring well.
• Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until rice is tender and the water has been absorbed.
• In a large non-stick skillet, stir-fry the carrots, onion, and green onions in hot oil for 5-7 minutes or until vegetables are lightly browned.
• Add peas and salt; cook for 1 minute or until vegetables are tender.
• Stir in pecans, raisins and rice; heat through.
• Please note: If serving as a main dish the serving size yield will be less.

VEGETABLE FRIED BROWN RICE

Steps:

• In saucepan, bring water & rice to boil. STir frequently so it doesn't stick.
• Reduce heat, cover & simmer 20 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed.
• In large skillet, heat peanut oil over medium heat. Add cooked rice & sauté until lightly golden.
• Add onions, salt, carrots, & sprouts. Stir-fry 5 minutes until vegetables are tender yet crisp.
• Hollow out a circle in center of skillet. Pour egg whites into hollow & cook, lightly scrambling.
• Stir egg into rice mixture.
• Sprinkle with light soy sauce, sesame oil, & chopped parsley.

BROWN RICE WITH VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Heat four Minute® Ready to Serve Brown Rice cups, microwaving two at a time for 90 seconds with the top peeled off.
• As the rice is heating up in the microwave, heat up a nonstick pan on the stovetop to a medium-high heat. Once hot, add a drizzle of olive oil followed by the minced garlic and followed immediately by the frozen vegetables. Sprinkle with salt and ground pepper. Give the vegetables a toss in the pan frequently for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Add the vegetables to the rice and stir together in a mixing bowl.
• Add a parsley garnish.
• Serve immediately or place in four containers to reheat for meal prep.

BROWN RICE & VEGETABLE SOUP

Steps:

• In a large pot combine water, broth, brown rice or barley, potatoes, carrots and celery.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile saute onions, mushrooms and garlic in olive oil.
• Add onion mixture, zucchini and seasoning to the soup.
• Continue to cook on medium-low for another 30 minutes until rice and vegetables are tender.

BROWN RICE VEGETABLE LOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Spread 1/2 of the rice into the bottom of a large baking dish. Pour about 1/2 can tomato soup over rice and top with zucchini, yellow squash, and mushrooms. Sprinkle 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese over vegetables. Pour remaining 1/2 can soup over cheese.
• Spread remaining rice into baking dish. Add broccoli, onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, carrot, garlic, parsley, and oregano. Season with salt and pepper. Pour remaining 1 can soup over vegetables and top with remaining cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven until tomato soup is bubbly and cheese is melted, 25 to 30 minutes. Let stand about 5 minutes before serving.

BROWN RICE AND VEGETABLE SAUTE

Steps:

• Prepare rice as directed on box using broth of your choice.
• Meanwhile over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and add onion. Saute for 3 minutes, stirring often.
• Add broccoli and cover for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add mushrooms and remaining ingredients to pan and saute until mushrooms release their juices, approximately 5 minutes.
• Serve over brown rice.