Best 10 Easy Vegetable Rice Medley Recipes

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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.

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RICE VEGETABLE MEDLEY



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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

1 cup uncooked long grain rice
2-1/4 cups water
2 to 3 tablespoons onion or vegetable soup mix
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups frozen corn, peas or mixed vegetables

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



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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

1 tablespoon oil
1 onion, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1/2 red pepper, chopped
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
1 1/2 cups MINUTE White Rice, uncooked
1 cup frozen peas
salt and pepper, to taste

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



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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

1 (16 ounce) package frozen broccoli, carrots and cauliflower combination
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
⅓ cup sour cream
1 (2.8 ounce) package French-fried onions, divided
¼ teaspoon black pepper

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



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A vegetable medley that is soooo good!

Provided by UPPERAIRS

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 2h10m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 9

¼ cup olive oil
2 large sweet potatoes, sliced
4 red potatoes, cubed
1 large onion, sliced into rings
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 green bell peppers, sliced
2 red bell peppers, sliced
2 carrots, shredded
¼ cup Italian-style seasoning

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



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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

1 can (10-1/2 oz.) condensed chicken broth
1 cup chopped zucchini
2/3 cup water
1/4 tsp. dill weed
2 cups instant white rice, uncooked
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

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



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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

1 cup uncooked long grain rice
2-1/4 cups water
2 cups frozen peas, thawed
1 carrot, shredded
1-1/2 teaspoons salt-free herb seasoning
1 teaspoon low-sodium chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon lemon juice

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



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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

1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon adobo all-purpose seasoning
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne), if desired
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
2 medium green bell peppers, chopped (2 cups)
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 boxes Chicken Helper™ chicken fried rice
2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)

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



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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

1/2 cup cooked rice
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped fresh tomato
1/4 cup chopped yellow or sweet red pepper
1/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup frozen peas

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



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Provided by Food Network

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups broccoli florets
1 1/2 cups cauliflower florets
3/4 cup green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch julienne strips
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup Filippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 cup chopped scallions
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

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



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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

1 cup uncooked long grain rice
2 1/4 cups water
1 -3 tablespoon onion soup mix or 1 -3 tablespoon vegetable soup mix
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups frozen peas or 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables

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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