Snappy Rice Dish

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

2 cups frozen mixed vegetables, or fresh vegetables, washed and cut into bite size pieces
1 cup low sodium chicken broth or water
2 cups brown rice, cooked
1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained 
2 teaspoons dried dill
Pepper to taste

Directions:

  1. Cook the vegetables in the chicken broth (or water) using a small pan, pot, or electric skillet, on medium high heat.
  2. Cook the vegetables until tender. Add more broth as needed to keep the vegetables moist.
  3. Add the rice, canned beans, and seasonings. Cook until heated through.
  4. Microwave version: Follow the same steps above. Use a microwave-safe, covered dish. Stir the vegetables every 2 to 3 minutes. Just before they are fully cooked, add the rice, beans, and herbs.
  5. Cook until heated. Rotate the dish & stir gently.
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Recipe Category

30 minutes or less, One pan meals

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Snappy Rice Dish

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

2 cups frozen mixed vegetables, or fresh vegetables, washed and cut into bite size pieces
1 cup low sodium chicken broth or water
2 cups brown rice, cooked
1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained 
2 teaspoons dried dill
Pepper to taste

Directions:

  1. Cook the vegetables in the chicken broth (or water) using a small pan, pot, or electric skillet, on medium high heat.
  2. Cook the vegetables until tender. Add more broth as needed to keep the vegetables moist.
  3. Add the rice, canned beans, and seasonings. Cook until heated through.
  4. Microwave version: Follow the same steps above. Use a microwave-safe, covered dish. Stir the vegetables every 2 to 3 minutes. Just before they are fully cooked, add the rice, beans, and herbs.
  5. Cook until heated. Rotate the dish & stir gently.

Nutrition Facts

4 serving per container

Serving size 1 1/2 cups

Amount Per Serving
Calories 300
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.5mg 3%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 260mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 56g 20%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 4g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 14g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 89mg 6%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 394mg 8%

The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.