Best 7 Rice Vegetable Medley Recipes

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Are you looking for a delightfully nutritious and flavorful dish that combines the goodness of rice and a variety of vegetables? Look no further than the ever-satisfying rice vegetable medley! With this wholesome dish, you can explore a world of diverse flavors and textures, creating a culinary experience that's both healthy and tantalizing. Whether you prefer a classic medley of colorful veggies or a more exotic blend of herbs and spices, there's a rice vegetable medley recipe out there to suit your every craving. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure as we take you through a selection of the most delicious and satisfying rice vegetable medley recipes, leaving you inspired to create your own unique masterpiece in the kitchen. So, grab your apron, fire up your stove, and let's delve into the delightful world of rice and vegetables!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

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.

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.

CROCK POT RICE & VEGETABLE MEDLEY



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From Canadian Living Slow cooker Cookbook Special. This is a recipe I'd like to try soon. It looks so easy to make.

Provided by Dreamer in Ontario

Categories     Rice

Time 4h40m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion, sliced
2 carrots, sliced
1 stalk celery, sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups vegetable stock
2 cups parboiled rice
1/2 cup finely chopped sun-dried tomato
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 pinch crumbled saffron threads or 1 pinch ground turmeric
1 1/2 cups frozen peas
1 cup chopped roasted red pepper
1/2 cup finely diced green pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Saute the onion, carrots, celery and garlic, stirring occasionally, until the onion has softened (about 5 min).
  • Add sauteed veggies to slow cooker.
  • Add vegetable stock, rice, sun dried tomatoes, salt, pepper and saffron.
  • Cover and cook for 4 hours on low until the rice is cooked and the liquid has been absorbed.
  • Stir in the peas, peppers and lemon juice using a fork.
  • Cover and cook on high for 15 minutes until hot and peppers are tender.
  • Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102.4, Fat 1.7, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 401.7, Carbohydrate 19.5, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 3.7, Protein 3

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

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 Helperâ„¢ chicken fried rice
2 cups Progressoâ„¢ 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

GARLIC VEGETABLE RICE MEDLEY



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I keep an herb garden and plant several seasonal vegetables each spring. I can't wait until the farmer's market opens each summer so I can see what tasty squash, beans and greens the real farmers are offering up. Then I can head home and make this recipe.-Andy Anderson, Graham, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 medium leek (white portion only), minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
4-1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
2 cups uncooked long grain rice
1 cup raisins or dried cranberries
2 cups cubed zucchini, yellow summer squash and/or butternut squash
3/4 cup frozen baby lima beans, thawed
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Dash cayenne pepper
1 cup chopped seeded peeled plum tomatoes
3/4 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
Lemon wedges or hot pepper sauce, optional

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, saute leek and garlic in oil until tender. Add broth, rice, raisins, squash, lima beans and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Add tomatoes, peas and cilantro; cover and cook 5 minutes longer or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Serve with lemon or hot pepper sauce if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

PECAN VEGETABLE-RICE MEDLEY



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"Colorful vegetables and toasted pecans make this a lovely dish to serve company. it takes a litle time to prepare the veggies, but you can cut them ahead and store in the refrigerator until cooking time. In the summer, I serve this dish on the side with burgers."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 cup pecan halves
2 cups cut fresh green beans (1-inch pieces)
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into strips
1 cup fresh broccoli florets
1 small zucchini, sliced
1 small yellow summer squash, sliced
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup fresh snow peas
3 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 cups hot cooked brown rice
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil; add pecans. Cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until lightly toasted; remove and set aside. , In the same skillet, heat the remaining oil. Add the beans, red pepper and broccoli; stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the zucchini, yellow squash and mushrooms; stir-fry 2 minutes longer. Add the snow peas, water, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender., In a large bowl, toss rice and parsley. Serve vegetables over rice; top with toasted pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Fat 19g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 410mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Tips:

  • Prep the ingredients beforehand: Dicing, chopping, and measuring all the vegetables and herbs before you begin cooking will save you time and ensure that everything is ready when you need it.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The fresher your ingredients are, the better your dish will taste. Look for vegetables that are crisp and brightly colored, and herbs that are fragrant and flavorful.
  • Cook the vegetables properly: Some vegetables, like broccoli and carrots, should be cooked until they are tender but still retain a bit of their crunch. Others, like onions and peppers, can be cooked until they are soft and caramelized.
  • Don't overcook the rice: Rice should be cooked until it is tender and fluffy, but not mushy. Be sure to check the package directions for the correct cooking time.
  • Add flavor to the rice: You can add flavor to the rice by cooking it in broth or stock instead of water. You can also add herbs, spices, or vegetables to the cooking liquid.
  • Serve the rice and vegetables immediately: This dish is best served hot, so be sure to serve it as soon as it is finished cooking.

Conclusion:

This rice and vegetable medley is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own tastes. You can add different vegetables, herbs, and spices to create a dish that is unique and flavorful. Serve it with your favorite protein, such as grilled chicken or fish, for a complete meal.

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