Vegan Oven-Baked Rice

Transform your weeknight dinners with this flavorful Vegan Oven-Baked Rice, a mouthwatering one-pot recipe perfect for easy meal prep or cozy family meals. This dish combines tender long-grain white rice with a vibrant medley of sautéed vegetables—onions, carrots, red bell pepper, and peas—all simmered in aromatic vegetable broth infused with cumin and coriander. The rice is oven-baked to perfection, with a fluffy texture and a warm, savory aroma that fills your kitchen. Garnished with fresh parsley for a burst of freshness, this hearty vegan recipe is not only simple to prepare but also packed with plant-based goodness. Serve it as a satisfying main course or as a flavorful side dish that complements your favorite entrees. Whether you’re seeking an easy vegan meal or a crowd-pleasing comfort food, this baked rice recipe is sure to become a household favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 0.5 cup frozen peas
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.

Step 3

In a large ovenproof skillet or baking dish, heat olive oil over medium heat.

Step 4

Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until it becomes translucent.

Step 5

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 6

Add the diced carrot and red bell pepper to the skillet, and sauté for about 5 minutes until they start to soften.

Step 7

Stir in the rinsed rice and cook for 2 minutes, allowing it to get coated with oil and begin to toast.

Step 8

Add the vegetable broth, frozen peas, ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine.

Step 9

Bring the mixture to a simmer, then cover the skillet tightly with a lid or aluminum foil.

Step 10

Carefully transfer the skillet to the preheated oven, and bake for 25 minutes.

Step 11

After 25 minutes, remove the skillet from the oven and let it sit, covered, for an additional 10 minutes to allow the rice to soak up any excess liquid.

Step 12

Fluff the rice with a fork and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

Step 13

Serve hot as a main or side dish and enjoy your vegan oven-baked rice!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1080.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	885.2

Total Fat 34.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3539.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 124.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.1g	0%
Total Sugars 23.6g
Protein 22.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 227.5mg	0%
Iron 9.7mg	0%
Potassium 1854.2mg	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: 9.9%

Carbs: 55.5%