Pandora's Feast Veggie Rice Cooker Dish
Transform your weeknight meals with "Pandora's Feast Veggie Rice Cooker Dish," a vibrant, one-pot creation that celebrates the magic of fresh vegetables and bold spices. This easy, hands-free recipe combines fragrant basmati rice with a colorful medley of carrots, bell peppers, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and peas, all simmered to perfection in savory vegetable broth. A luscious blend of turmeric, cumin, and paprika infuses the dish with warmth, while a finishing touch of fresh cilantro and zesty lemon juice brightens every bite. Ready in just 45 minutes with minimal prep, this rice cooker recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, offering a healthy and flavorful vegetarian option that pairs beautifully with your favorite protein or stands alone as a satisfying main dish. Your kitchen has never smelled—or tasted—this good!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Basmati rice
- 3.5 cups Vegetable broth
- 1 large Carrot
- 1 medium Bell pepper
- 1 medium Zucchini
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 cup Frozen peas
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric
- 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Directions
Step 1
Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain and set aside.
Step 2
Peel and dice the carrot. Dice the bell pepper and zucchini. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Mince the garlic. Set all vegetables aside.
Step 3
Turn on your rice cooker to the 'Cook' setting and heat the olive oil inside the bowl for 1-2 minutes.
Step 4
Add the minced garlic to the rice cooker and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 5
Add the carrot, bell pepper, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes. Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes.
Step 6
Stir in the turmeric, cumin powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper to coat the vegetables with spices.
Step 7
Add the rinsed rice to the rice cooker along with the vegetable broth and frozen peas. Stir gently to combine everything evenly.
Step 8
Close the lid of the rice cooker and select the 'Rice' or 'Cook' setting based on your rice cooker's options.
Step 9
Once the cooking cycle is complete, let the rice cooker switch to the 'Keep Warm' mode and leave it for an additional 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Step 10
Open the lid and fluff the rice with a fork. Stir in the chopped cilantro and squeeze the lemon juice over the dish for a burst of freshness.
Step 11
Serve warm as a standalone meal or as a side dish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1908.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1299.1 |
| Total Fat 39.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 6.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.4g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 6255.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 203.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 25.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 40.8g | |
| Protein 39.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 309.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 16.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3220.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories