Description
Quick and easy rice-based dinner ideas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of rice
- 4 cups of water
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 cup of mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn)
- 1 cup of cooked chicken or tofu (optional)
- 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water.
- In a pot, combine rice, water, salt, and olive oil.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
- Cover and simmer for 18-20 minutes.
- In a separate pan, sauté mixed vegetables until tender.
- If using, add cooked chicken or tofu to the vegetables.
- Stir in soy sauce and mix well.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and combine with the vegetable mixture.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Use brown rice for a healthier option.
- Add spices like garlic or ginger for extra flavor.
- This dish can be made vegetarian by omitting chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: easy rice dinner ideas, quick rice recipes, rice meals