The art of preparing a perfect vegetable rice dish

A perfectly prepared vegetable rice dish is a good way to incorporate more nutrients and flavours into your dish.

To prepare a delicious and nutritious vegetable rice dish, you will need the following ingredients:

 1 cup of basmati rice

2 cups of vegetable broth

 1 tablespoon of olive oil

 1 onion, diced

 2 cloves of garlic, minced

 1 teaspoon of ginger, grated

 1 bell pepper, diced

 1 carrot, diced

 1 cup of broccoli florets

 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved

 1 teaspoon of cumin

 1 teaspoon of turmeric

 1 teaspoon of paprika

 Red pepper flakes, to taste

 Salt and pepper, to taste

 Fresh coriander leaves, for garnish

Steps

Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain the rice and set aside.

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent.

 Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet and cook for another minute, until fragrant.

Stir in the diced bell pepper, carrot, broccoli florets

Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for a few minutes until they start to soften.

Add the basmati rice to the skillet and stir to coat the rice with the vegetable mixture.

Add the vegetable broth to the skillet and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.

Stir in the cumin, turmeric, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to the rice mixture. Adjust seasonings to taste.

Once the rice is cooked and the vegetables are tender, remove the skillet from heat.

Garnish the vegetable rice with fresh coriander leaves before serving.

Your delicious and flavorful vegetable rice is now ready to be enjoyed as a side dish or a main meal.

You can customize this recipe by adding other vegetables or protein sources such as chickpeas or grilled chicken. Serve hot and enjoy!