Sugar-Free Mixed Vegetable Rice

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this vibrant and wholesome Sugar-Free Mixed Vegetable Rice, a nutritious one-pot meal that’s packed with flavor and color! This recipe combines fluffy basmati rice with an array of sautéed fresh vegetables like carrots, bell peppers, green beans, and peas, all seasoned with aromatic spices including cumin, turmeric, and garam masala for a burst of irresistible taste. Perfect for those seeking a naturally sugar-free, vegetarian dish, this recipe is quick to prepare in under 40 minutes and makes for a satisfying main dish or scrumptious side. Garnished with fresh cilantro, this easy vegetable rice is as visually stunning as it is delicious—a perfect crowd-pleaser for family dinners or meal prepping.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup basmati rice
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium, finely chopped onion
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 large, diced carrot
• 1 medium, diced green bell pepper
• 0.5 cup frozen peas
• 0.5 cup, chopped green beans
• 1 medium, finely chopped tomato
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander
• 0.5 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the basmati rice thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch and prevents the rice from becoming sticky.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the rice, reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 15-18 minutes or until the rice is tender and water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for another 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.

Step 3

While the rice is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and let them sizzle for about 30 seconds until aromatic.

Step 4

Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, approximately 3-4 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute.

Step 5

Add the diced carrot, green bell pepper, peas, and green beans to the skillet. Stir well and cook for about 5-7 minutes until vegetables are slightly tender.

Step 6

Mix in the chopped tomato and cook for another 3 minutes, allowing the tomatoes to soften.

Step 7

Add turmeric powder, ground cumin, ground coriander, garam masala, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to coat the vegetables with the spices.

Step 8

Add the cooked rice to the skillet and gently fold it into the vegetable mixture until well combined.

Step 9

Adjust salt and spices to taste, and then remove from heat.

Step 10

Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro before serving. Enjoy your sugar-free mixed vegetable rice hot!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1395.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	798.4

Total Fat 31.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3710.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 114.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.3g	0%
Total Sugars 31.1g
Protein 19.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 257.8mg	0%
Iron 11.7mg	0%
Potassium 1556.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.6%

Protein: 9.7%

Carbs: 55.7%