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Wooden spoon in Bowl of Vegetable rice with green peppers, carrot and onion. Garnished with fresh parsley.
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5 from 3 votes

Easy Vegetable Rice

Vegetable Rice is simply made with fluffy rice, tender garden veggies, garlic, and butter. An easy side dish that pairs with almost any meal.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Side, Side Dish, Vegetable Rice
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 283kcal
Author: Erica Walker

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Jasmine rice (uncooked)
  • 3 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
  • 4 cloves garlic crushed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 1 bell pepper (chopped)
  • 1 large carrot (chopped)
  • 5-6 tablespoons butter (cut into smaller cubes)
  • kosher salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Combine rice, chicken broth, and garlic in a rice cooker and cook according to cooker directions (you may also cook the rice according to rice package directions on the stovetop).
    Rice cooker with cooked jasmine rice.
  • In a large skillet or wok, heat olive oil over medium heat. When oil is wavy and hot, add chopped vegetables. Stir to coat veggies in oil.
    Skillet with cut green bell pepper, carrot and white onion.
  • Continue stir-frying until vegetables become soft and onions become transparent. 
    Skillet with cooked green bell pepper, carrot and white onion.
  • When rice is done cooking, add rice and butter to skillet. Stir well to combine. 
    Adding rice into skillet of vegetables and butter.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste. 
    Vegetable rice in a skillet with green peppers, carrot and onion.

Notes

  • Jasmine rice gives this dish the best fluffy texture.
  • Basmati rice is another great option.
  • Brown rice works too, but it needs a longer cook time.
  • Vegetable broth works well if you want to make it vegetarian.
  • Use frozen vegetables when fresh vegetables are not in season.
  • Cauliflower rice can be used for a lower carb version.
  • Add soy sauce and cooked egg if you want more of a fried rice feel.
  • Reheat leftovers with a splash of broth or a little butter for the best texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 393mg | Potassium: 157mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2190IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg