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veggie rice made with carrots and zucchini kid friendly

Veggie Rice

3.50 from 2 votes
An easy, kid-friendly rice dish cooks in under 20 minutes and is filled with colorful vegetables and protein. It is quick and easy to make and the the entire family!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 3 large carrots grated
  • 1 large zucchini grated and excess liquid squeezed out
  • 2 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp chicken bouillon paste added to stock for flavor
  • 1 onion diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced

Method
 

PREP
  1. Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Set aside.
  2. Grate your carrots and zucchini. and strain to remove excess liquid from the zucchini.
  3. Dice your onion and mince garlic.
COOKING THE VEGGIE RICE
  1. In a large saucepan, add 2 tbsp avocado oil. Over medium heat, add diced onion and sauté.
  2. Add in grated vegetables and sauté for about 3-5 minutes until soft.
  3. Stir to distribute the seasonings evenly.
  4. Push aside, and add in the butter. Pour in rinsed rice and toast for 2 minutes to cover in butter. Add in garlic, and seasonings, and sauté for another minute. Pour in chicken stock.
  5. Stir to evenly distribute the seasonings. If your chicken stock isn't flavorful enough, stir the chicken bouillon paste to enhance the flavor.
  6. Bring to a boil and reduce the heat to low.
  7. Cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid, and let it simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through and the liquid is absorbed.
  8. Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork and serve hot as a delicious side dish or a light meal.