Description
Easy rice dishes for dinner that anyone can make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rice
- 4 cups water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn)
- 1/2 cup cooked chicken or tofu (optional)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a pot, combine rice, water, olive oil, and salt. Bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to low and cover the pot. Cook for 18-20 minutes.
- While the rice cooks, heat a pan over medium heat and add mixed vegetables. Sauté for 5-7 minutes.
- If using, add cooked chicken or tofu to the pan and cook until heated through.
- Once the rice is done, fluff it with a fork and mix it with the vegetable mixture.
- Add soy sauce if desired and mix well.
- Serve hot and enjoy your easy rice dinner.
Notes
- Rinsing rice removes excess starch and prevents it from becoming sticky.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables or proteins.
- Check rice for doneness before removing from heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Various
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- 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, simple rice dishes