In today's fast-paced world, it can be a challenge to find the time to cook a delicious and healthy meal. That's where the easy vegetable rice medley comes in! This versatile dish is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it can be prepared in just a few simple steps. Whether you're looking for a side dish to serve with your favorite protein or a main course that will satisfy the whole family, a vegetable rice medley is a great option. You can easily customize it to fit your own tastes and dietary needs, making it a perfect dish for busy weeknights or special occasions.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
RICE VEGETABLE MEDLEY
This recipe combines rice with frozen vegetables. The veggies are small enough for my daughter, Sara, to handle easily. The same's true of the rice, which she can pick up with her fingers.-Coleen Martin, Brookfield, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine the rice, water, soup mix and salt; bring to a boil. Add the vegetables; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Cook until rice and vegetables are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 307mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
EASY VEGETABLE RICE MEDLEY
Make and share this Easy Vegetable Rice Medley recipe from Food.com.
Provided by SouthernBell2627
Categories Rice
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oil in a skillet.
- Add onion, carrot, celery, and red pepper; cook 5 minutes or until tender.
- Add broth; bring to a boil.
- Stir in rice and peas; cover.
- Simmer 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat.
- Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
- ****To save time, replace all the veggies with 3 cups frozen mixed vegetables or frozen broccoli florets and add them when you would have added the peas.
CREAMY VEGETABLE MEDLEY
This vegetable dish is so easy and so good. It can be made early and baked later. You can also double this recipe and bake in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Provided by Toni
Categories Side Dish Casseroles
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Cook vegetables according to package directions; drain. In a large bowl combine vegetables, mushroom soup, 1/2 cup cheese, sour cream, 1/2 can fried onions and pepper. Transfer to a deep pie plate.
- Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and fried onions; bake 5 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.1 calories, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 25.4 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 599.2 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
VEGETABLE MEDLEY
A vegetable medley that is soooo good!
Provided by UPPERAIRS
Categories Side Dish Vegetables
Time 2h10m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Coat the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish with oil. Spread sweet potatoes on the bottom, then top with red potatoes, onion, garlic, green bell peppers, red bell peppers and carrots. Sprinkle seasoning generously over all and cover dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake at 350 degrees F 1 1/2 hours or until potatoes are cooked through and tender; remove foil cover and stir.
- Change oven temperature to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) and bake mixture in oven for another 1/2 hour, or until browned on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.9 calories, Carbohydrate 50.2 g, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 48.5 mg, Sugar 10.4 g
10-MINUTE VEGETABLE & RICE MEDLEY
A Healthy Living rice and veggie medley that takes only 10 minutes to make? Oh yeah, that's our kind of side dish.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 10m
Yield Makes 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine broth, zucchini, water and dill in medium saucepan. Bring to boil on medium-high heat.
- Stir in rice; cover. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 min.
- Add tomatoes and cheese. Stir gently until well blended.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Fat 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 640 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 11 g
RICE MEDLEY
In this easy recipe, ordinary rice is dressed up with peas, shredded carrot and seasonings. This fresh-tasting and colorful side dish goes great with a variety of meaty main courses.-Doyle Rounds, Bridgewater, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine the first six ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is tender. Remove from the heat; add lemon juice. Fluff with a fork.
Nutrition Facts :
CHICKEN, VEGETABLE AND RICE MEDLEY
Chicken Helper jump-starts a soul-food favorite. A pinch of this and that lend a cook's homemade touch.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In small bowl, mix paprika, all-purpose seasoning and red pepper; set aside.
- In 12-inch skillet, heat oil and butter over high heat until butter is melted. Add chicken and half of the paprika mixture; cook and stir over high heat until chicken is white. Remove chicken from skillet; set aside.
- Add bell peppers and onion to skillet; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in mushrooms, tomatoes and remaining paprika mixture; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in chicken, uncooked rice and seasoning mixes (from Chicken Helper boxes) and broth. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover; cook 15 to 20 minutes or until rice is tender. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1270 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g
VEGETABLE RICE MEDLEY
WE'VE BEEN eating this wonderful side dish for as long as I can remember. It's an old-time recipe from this part of the country, and I like it because of its great flavor and festive color. It complements most any meal, so we enjoy it often. -Auton Miller, Piney Flats, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, saute rice and onion in oil until rice is lightly browned. Add the tomato, pepper, water and salt; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in peas and heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 141 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 341mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SIMPLE VEGETABLE MEDLEY
Provided by Food Network
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Steam broccoli, cauliflower, green beans, and carrots in a vegetable steamer 5 to 10 minutes, or cook covered in a microwave with a little water until crisp-tender.
- Transfer to a large serving bowl. Add red pepper and mushrooms to bowl and toss to mix.
- In a small bowl, combine olive oil, vinegar, scallions, and thyme with a wire whisk. Drizzle over vegetables and serve.
- Recipe provided by Low Cholesterol Olive Oil Cookbook
VEGETABLE RICE MEDLEY
Make and share this Vegetable Rice Medley recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Audrey M
Categories Low Protein
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a saucepan, combine the rice,water,soup mix and salt; bring to a boil.
- Add the vegetables; return to a boil.
- Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Cook until rice and vegetables are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.9, Fat 0.9, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 304.7, Carbohydrate 55.4, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 0.1, Protein 5.9
Tips:
- Choose a variety of vegetables. This will ensure that your medley has a variety of flavors, textures, and colors.
- Use fresh vegetables whenever possible. Fresh vegetables will have the best flavor and texture.
- Cut the vegetables into uniform pieces. This will help them cook evenly.
- Season the vegetables with salt and pepper, or other herbs and spices. This will help to enhance their flavor.
- Cook the vegetables until they are tender, but still have a little bit of crunch. You don't want to overcook them, or they will become mushy.
- Fluff the rice before serving. This will help to separate the grains and make the rice look more appealing.
- Serve the vegetable rice medley hot, as a side dish or main course.
Conclusion:
A vegetable rice medley is a delicious and healthy dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. It is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables, and it is also a good source of fiber and protein. With a variety of vegetables to choose from, you can easily create a medley that is tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, try a vegetable rice medley. You won't be disappointed!
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