Vegan Savory Rice

Elevate your weeknight meals with this vibrant and flavorful Vegan Savory Rice, a dish that perfectly balances wholesome ingredients and bold seasonings. Featuring fluffy basmati rice simmered in vegetable broth, sautéed vegetables like carrots, bell peppers, and peas, and aromatic spices such as cumin and turmeric, this recipe brings a delightful blend of textures and tastes to your table. A splash of soy sauce adds umami depth, while a garnish of fresh parsley brightens every bite. Ready in just 40 minutes and easily customizable, this one-pan vegan rice recipe is perfect as a hearty main or a satisfying side dish. It's the ultimate quick and easy plant-based dinner that doesn’t skimp on flavor!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Basmati rice
• 2 cups Vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium Onion, chopped
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium Carrot, diced
• 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup Frozen peas
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground turmeric
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain well.

Step 2

In a medium pot, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Add the rinsed rice, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the rice is tender and the broth is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes.

Step 3

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic, diced carrot, and diced red bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are just tender.

Step 5

Stir in the frozen peas, soy sauce, ground cumin, ground turmeric, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend and the peas to thaw.

Step 6

Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and add it to the vegetable mixture in the skillet. Gently stir to combine all the ingredients evenly.

Step 7

Continue cooking for an additional 2 minutes to heat through, adjusting seasoning to taste if necessary.

Step 8

Serve the vegan savory rice garnished with fresh chopped parsley. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1180.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	947.6

Total Fat 34.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3514.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 131.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.6g	0%
Total Sugars 27.9g
Protein 31.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 245.6mg	0%
Iron 12.0mg	0%
Potassium 2156.2mg	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: 32.5%

Protein: 13.0%

Carbs: 54.5%