Green Rice with Roasted Veggies
Ingredients
- 2 cups Mahatma® White Rice
- 1/2 lb asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1/2 lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed and quartered
- 3 cups small broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt, divided
- 1 tsp pepper, divided
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
- 4 cups kale leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup packed fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 tbsp lime juice
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
Get a good dose of tasty greens with this simple and flavorful rice and roasted veggie dish. Delicious as a meal or perfect as a side.
Step 1
Preheat oven to 425ºF. Toss together asparagus, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, oil, and 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper. Arrange in a single layer on a large baking sheet; roast for 12 to 15 minutes or until tender and charred in spots.
Step 2
Meanwhile, melt butter in a large saucepan set over medium heat; cook onion, jalapeño and garlic for 3 to 5 minutes or until softened.
Step 3
Stir in broth; reduce heat to low. Stir in rice, kale, and remaining salt and pepper; cover and cook for 20 minutes or until rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat; cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
Step 4
Fluff rice mixture with a fork. Stir in cilantro, lime juice and green onions. Fold in roasted vegetables.
Cooking Tips
Use thick asparagus spears, so they roast at the same rate as the other vegetables (if spears are thin, roast them on a separate baking sheet for 7 to 9 minutes or until tender).
Green Eating
Pack in the greens at lunch or dinner time with this colorful and delicious Green Rice with Roasted Veggies made with Mahatma® White Rice and an array of roasted green veggies like asparagus, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, jalapeño, and kale. Getting your daily intake of veggies doesn’t have to be difficult. Tasty and simple recipes like this one are a great way to incorporate more veggies into yours and your family’s diet without hassle or skimping on flavor or quality ingredients. Even the pickiest eaters at home will like this tasty rice dish! Pair it with your favorite chicken, beef, or pork main dish for a complete meal.
Seasonal Veggies
Dishes like this one are a great way to make use of whatever veggies are in season. It’s about impossible to go wrong with the classic veggie and rice combo so whip up some of your favorite Mahatma® Rice, roast the veggies you have on hand, and create a quick and simple rice dish everyone will enjoy in just minutes. Or, swap out the white rice for something more aromatic. Why not take this opportunity to perfect jasmine rice?
For a tasty dose of fall, try this Yellow Rice with Corn and Pumpkin, or for a quick and easy veggie and rice dish that’s ready in just 20 minutes, try this Zucchini Rice. If you are looking for something with more of a Latin American flavor, then check out this homemade Mexican Rice. Alternatively, for something Thai you can learn how to make coconut rice.
Ingredient Substitutions
Substitute whatever green veggies are in season, such as zucchini, fennel, celery, green beans, tomatillos or green bell peppers, for the medley of asparagus, Brussels sprouts and broccoli.
