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Cooking at Home - Vegetable and Rice Skillet Meal

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Plate containing vegetables and rice on a mat next to a fork and cloth.

Makes: 10 servings

An easy and delicious one-pot dish that makes plenty of leftovers to savor!

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil (or cooking oil of your choice)
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables (chopped cauliflower, peppers, carrots, or peas)
  • 1 large baking potato (diced)
  • 1 cup white rice (uncooked)
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 1 can low-sodium kidney beans (15.5 ounces, drained, rinsed)
  • salt (1/2 teaspoon, optional)

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add onion, ginger, turmeric, and cumin, stir while cooking for 1 minute.
  3. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat.
  4. Simmer 20 to 25 minutes. Serve hot.
  5. Refrigerate leftovers with in 2 to 3 hours.

Source: Original Recipe Name - Indian Vegetables and Rice Skillet Meal, Healthy Recipes, Oregon State University Cooperative Extension Service

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 cup (168g)

NutrientsAmount
Total Calories171
Total Fat1 g
Saturated Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium70 mg
Carbohydrates34 g
Dietary Fiber5 g
Total Sugars3 g
Added Sugars included0 g
Protein6 g
Vitamin D0 mcg
Calcium37 mg
Iron2 mg
Potassium373 mg