Basmati Rice with Vegetables
Diet Basmati Rice with Vegetables a light, fiber-rich, and low-calorie meal. Perfect for healthy eating and effective weight management!
Ingredients
- 1 cup Basmati rice washed and soaked
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 cups low-fat chicken broth
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 medium carrot diced into small cubes
- 1 cup broccoli cut into small florets
- ½ cup bell pepper diced into small cubes
- ½ cup peas
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Parsley chopped, for garnish, optional
Instructions
- In a non-stick pot over medium heat, add a very small amount of olive oil, then add the chopped onion and sauté until it softens.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for one minute.
- Add the carrot and sauté for a few minutes until it begins to soften.
- Add the broccoli and bell pepper, and stir for another 3-5 minutes.
- Add the peas and stir all the ingredients well.
- Add the washed and drained Basmati rice to the pot with the vegetables and stir gently.
- Pour in the broth, and season with cumin, turmeric, black pepper, and salt. Stir the mixture and let it come to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the rice simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and has absorbed all the liquid. Avoid opening the lid during cooking.
- Remove the pot from the heat and let it sit, covered, for a few minutes before fluffing the rice gently with a fork.
- Transfer the rice to a serving dish, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve hot.