Best 6 Brown Rice And Vegetables Recipes

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**Brown Rice and Vegetables: A Wholesome and Flavorful Dish**

Brown rice and vegetables is a healthy and delicious dish that is easy to prepare and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. This versatile dish can be served as a main course or a side dish, and it is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. In this article, we will provide you with three different recipes for brown rice and vegetables, each with its unique flavors and ingredients. Whether you prefer a simple and classic recipe or something more adventurous, we have a recipe that is sure to please your taste buds. So, let's get cooking and explore the wonderful world of brown rice and vegetables!

**Recipes:**

1. **Classic Brown Rice and Vegetables:** This recipe is a classic for a reason. It is simple, easy to make, and packed with flavor. This recipe includes basic ingredients like brown rice, broccoli, carrots, and onions, all cooked together in a savory broth.

2. **Mexican Brown Rice and Vegetables:** This recipe adds a Mexican twist to the classic brown rice and vegetables dish. It features a blend of spices like chili powder, cumin, and paprika, as well as fresh ingredients like corn, black beans, and bell peppers.

3. **Thai Brown Rice and Vegetables:** This recipe takes you on a culinary journey to Thailand. It includes a flavorful combination of coconut milk, curry paste, and fresh vegetables like bamboo shoots, red peppers, and snow peas.

No matter which recipe you choose, you are sure to enjoy this delicious and healthy dish. Let's get started!

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

BROWN RICE STIR-FRY WITH FLAVORED TOFU AND VEGETABLES



Brown Rice Stir-Fry with Flavored Tofu and Vegetables image

Brown rice gives this vegetarian tofu and broccoli stir-fry a nutty flavor and hearty texture and offers up more fiber than white rice.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains     Rice Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 piece (3 inches) fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch chunks
3 cups cooked brown rice
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
Coarse salt and pepper, to taste
3 scallions, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
8 ounces baked, flavored tofu, cut into 1-inch cubes

Steps:

  • In a large skillet or wok, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger; stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add tofu; stir-fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Add red and yellow peppers; cook, stirring, until peppers are crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.
  • Add rice and soy sauce; cook, stirring occasionally, until rice is heated through, about 3 minutes. Stir in sesame oil. Season with salt and pepper; garnish with scallions. Serve hot.

BROWN RICE STIR-FRY WITH FLAVORED TOFU AND VEGETABLES



Brown Rice Stir-Fry With Flavored Tofu and Vegetables image

I found this in Martha Stewart's "Body + Soul" magazine. I was looking for something else, when I saw this - she highlights 5 meals that are healthy and good for you - this was Friday's meal. Haven't tried this as yet but the combination of ingredients sounded so good that I posted it here for safekeeping and also as a request.

Provided by Manami

Categories     Soy/Tofu

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch chunks
3 cups cooked brown rice
3 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
coarse salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
3 scallions, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
8 ounces flavored baked tofu (cut into 1-inch cubes)
toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large skillet or wok, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add garlic, ginger, & red pepper flakes (if using); stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add tofu; stir-fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes.
  • Add red and yellow peppers; cook, stirring, until peppers are crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.
  • Add rice and soy sauce; cook, stirring occasionally, until rice is heated through, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in sesame oil & sesame seeds, if using.
  • Season with salt and pepper; garnish with scallions.
  • Serve hot.

BROWN RICE AND VEGETABLES



Brown Rice and Vegetables image

This filling rice dish, full of big chunks of butternut squash and sweet potatoes, is a standout combination of sweet and savory flavors. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 5h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup uncooked brown rice
1 medium butternut squash (about 3 pounds), cubed
2 medium apples, coarsely chopped
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cubed
1 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup raisins
1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon

Steps:

  • Place rice in a greased 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. In a large bowl, combine the squash, apples, sweet potato, onion, salt and pepper; add to slow cooker. Pour broth over vegetables., Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours, until vegetables are tender. Stir in raisins and tarragon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 303mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BROWN RICE BOWL WITH CRISPY TOFU AND VEGETABLES RECIPE - (5/5)



Brown Rice Bowl with Crispy Tofu and Vegetables Recipe - (5/5) image

Provided by DreiFromBK

Number Of Ingredients 24

Rice and dressing
2 1/3 Cups short-grain brown rice *
3 1/2 Cups water
2 Teaspoons vegetable oil
salt
6 Tablespoons rice vinegar
6 Tablespoons mirin
1/2 Teaspoon sugar
3 Tablespoons soy sauce
1 Teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 orange
1 lime
Vegetables and tofu
28 Ounces soft tofu * *
3/4 Cup cornstarch
1/4 Cup cornmeal
salt
pepper
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
6 radishes
1 avocado * * *
1 cucumber
4 scallions , sliced thin
1 (8 by 7 1/2-inch) sheet nori , crumbled (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. PREPARE RICE AND DRESSING: Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 375 degrees. 2. Spread 2 1/3 cups short-grain brown rice in 8-inch-square baking dish. 3. Bring 3½ cups water and 2 teaspoons vegetable oil to boil in small saucepan. Once boiling, stir in ½ teaspoon salt and immediately pour water over rice in baking dish. 4. Cover dish tightly with double layer of aluminum foil. Transfer baking dish to oven and bake rice until tender, about 1 hour. 5. Remove baking dish from oven and uncover. Fluff rice with fork, then cover dish with clean kitchen towel; let rice stand 5 minutes. Uncover and let rice stand 5 minutes longer. 6. Meanwhile, bring 6 tablespoons rice vinegar, 6 tablespoons mirin, and ½ teaspoon sugar to boil in small saucepan, then remove from heat. Measure 1/3 cup of mixture into small bowl. 7. Grate ½ teaspoon zest from 1 orange and ½ teaspoon zest from 1 lime. Squeeze 1 tablespoon juice from orange and 1 tablespoon juice from lime. 8. Add zests and juices to vinegar mixture in bowl, along with 3 tablespoons soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon grated ginger. Reserve dressing for serving. 9. Transfer rice to large bowl, sprinkle with remaining vinegar mixture, and toss occasionally with wooden paddle or spoon until cool, about 20 minutes. 10. PREPARE VEGETABLES: Thinly slice 6 radishes and set aside for serving. 11. Peel and halve lengthwise 1 cucumber. Use spoon to scoop and discard seeds. Slice seeded cucumber crosswise into thin half circles. 12. PREPARE TOFU: Cut 2 (14-ounce) blocks soft tofu crosswise into ¾-inch-thick slabs, then slice each slab into two fingers. 13. Spread tofu over paper towel-lined baking sheet and let drain for 20 minutes. Gently press tofu dry with paper towels. 14. Adjust oven rack to middle position, place paper towel-lined plate on rack, and heat oven to 200 degrees. 15. Place wire rack over rimmed baking sheet. Whisk ¾ cup cornstarch and ¼ cup cornmeal together in shallow dish. 16. Season drained tofu with ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. 17. Working with a few pieces at a time, coat tofu thoroughly with cornstarch mixture, pressing to help it adhere, then transfer to prepared wire rack. 18. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in large nonstick skillet over medium‑high heat until shimmering. 19. Carefully lay half of tofu in skillet and cook until crisp and lightly golden on all sides, 10 to 12 minutes. 20. Using spatula, gently transfer tofu to plate in oven. 21. Return skillet to medium‑high heat and repeat with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and remaining tofu. 22. Halve, pit, and peel 1 ripe avocado. Slice avocado thin. 23. Portion rice into six individual serving bowls, sprinkle with 1 (8 by 7½-inch) sheet crumbled nori. 24. Top with tofu, radishes, avocado, and cucumber. 25. Sprinkle with 4 thinly sliced scallions and drizzle with reserved dressing. Serve, passing more crumbled nori, if desired.

CRISPED BROWN RICE WITH BEEF, VEGETABLES, AND EGGS



Crisped Brown Rice with Beef, Vegetables, and Eggs image

Think of this dish as a one-stop shop for all your nutritional needs -- and a great use for leftover cooked rice.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 ounces sirloin steak, trimmed of fat and sliced into 1/4-inch-thick strips
2 teaspoons low-sodium tamari sauce
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger (from one 1-inch piece)
1 garlic clove, minced
6 scallions, chopped
1/4 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes
1/4 cup water, plus more for saucepan
2 large carrots (6 ounces), julienned
8 leaves napa cabbage (8 ounces), sliced into 1/2-inch-thick strips
1 1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
3 cups cooked short-grain brown rice
Coarse salt
4 large eggs

Steps:

  • Marinate sirloin in tamari with 1 teaspoon ginger, the garlic, 1 scallion, and the red-pepper flakes. Meanwhile, bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Cook remaining scallions with the carrots and cabbage until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate using a wire-mesh skimmer.
  • Heat a medium-heavy skillet over high heat; add 1 teaspoon oil, and sear sirloin, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes per side. Transfer to plate. Return skillet to medium heat, and add remaining 1/2 teaspoon oil and 2 teaspoons ginger. Cook until sizzling. Stir in rice and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir in scallion-sirloin mixture and any juices. Add water, and cook, covered, until rice is heated through and sizzling, 7 to 8 minutes.
  • Uncover, and make 4 indentations in the rice with the back of a spoon. Crack 1 egg into each, and cook, covered, until whites are set but yolks are still runny, about 4 minutes. Stir eggs into rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 g, Cholesterol 228 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 429 g

MEATBALL SOUP WITH VEGETABLES AND BROWN RICE



Meatball Soup With Vegetables and Brown Rice image

Another great and easy recipe to use up the frozen meatballs - I buy them for DH to eat when I am not home but sometimes they sound good to me too and this is a great way to use them

Provided by Ceezie

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup onion, diced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup celery, diced
1 cup carrot, diced
1/2 teaspoon garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons flour
4 cups chicken broth
20 -24 meatballs
2 -3 cups prepared brown rice
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in large saucepan and sauté onion, garlic, celery and carrots for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in flour to coat vegetables. Add chicken broth, meatballs, salt and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  • Add prepared brown rice and serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables: This will add flavor, color, and nutrients to your dish. Some good options include broccoli, carrots, celery, onions, peppers, and zucchini.
  • Cut the vegetables into uniform pieces: This will help them cook evenly. For vegetables that take longer to cook, such as carrots and potatoes, you can cut them into smaller pieces.
  • Season the vegetables: Before cooking, toss the vegetables with olive oil, salt, and pepper. You can also add other seasonings, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or dried herbs.
  • Cook the vegetables until they are tender: You can do this by steaming, roasting, or sautéing them. If you are steaming or roasting the vegetables, you can add a little water to the pan to help them cook more evenly.
  • Add the cooked vegetables to the brown rice: Once the vegetables are cooked, add them to the cooked brown rice. Stir to combine.
  • Serve immediately: Brown rice and vegetables is a delicious and healthy dish that can be served as a main course or a side dish.

Conclusion:

Brown rice and vegetables is a healthy and delicious dish that is perfect for any meal. It is a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. It is also a low-calorie and low-fat dish, making it a good choice for people who are watching their weight. With its variety of flavors and textures, brown rice and vegetables is a dish that everyone can enjoy.

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