Best 8 Garlic Vegetable Rice Medley Recipes

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**Garlic Vegetable Rice Medley: A Culinary Journey Through Flavors and Textures**

Embark on a delightful culinary adventure with our garlic vegetable rice medley, a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This versatile dish combines the goodness of fluffy rice, an array of colorful vegetables, and the aromatic essence of garlic, creating a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more. From the vibrant green of broccoli and the delicate crunch of bell peppers to the earthy sweetness of carrots and the savory depth of mushrooms, each ingredient brings its unique charm to this delectable medley. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary journey, our garlic vegetable rice medley is an easy-to-follow recipe that promises a satisfying and nutritious meal. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your kitchen, and let's embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.

**Explore the Medley of Variations:**

1. **Classic Garlic Vegetable Rice Medley:** Experience the timeless flavors of this classic recipe, where the harmonious blend of vegetables and garlic creates a comforting and satisfying meal.

2. **Spicy Garlic Vegetable Rice Medley:** Add a touch of heat to your medley with a sprinkle of chili flakes or a dash of cayenne pepper, creating a tantalizing dish that will awaken your senses.

3. **Mediterranean Garlic Vegetable Rice Medley:** Transport your taste buds to the shores of the Mediterranean with a medley infused with sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and a sprinkle of oregano, capturing the essence of this vibrant cuisine.

4. **Thai Garlic Vegetable Rice Medley:** Embark on an exotic culinary journey with a medley inspired by Thai flavors, featuring a blend of lemongrass, ginger, and coconut milk, resulting in a dish that is both aromatic and flavorful.

5. **Vegan Garlic Vegetable Rice Medley:** Delight in a plant-based version of this medley, where tofu or tempeh replaces meat, providing a hearty and protein-packed meal that is bursting with flavor.

With its endless variations and customizable flavors, the garlic vegetable rice medley is a culinary canvas waiting to be explored. So, let your creativity shine, experiment with different ingredients, and savor the joy of creating a dish that is uniquely yours.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

RICE VEGETABLE MEDLEY



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This recipe combines rice with frozen vegetables. The veggies are small enough for my daughter, Sara, to handle easily. The same's true of the rice, which she can pick up with her fingers.-Coleen Martin, Brookfield, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup uncooked long grain rice
2-1/4 cups water
2 to 3 tablespoons onion or vegetable soup mix
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups frozen corn, peas or mixed vegetables

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the rice, water, soup mix and salt; bring to a boil. Add the vegetables; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Cook until rice and vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 307mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

EASY VEGETABLE RICE MEDLEY



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Make and share this Easy Vegetable Rice Medley recipe from Food.com.

Provided by SouthernBell2627

Categories     Rice

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon oil
1 onion, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1/2 red pepper, chopped
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
1 1/2 cups MINUTE White Rice, uncooked
1 cup frozen peas
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a skillet.
  • Add onion, carrot, celery, and red pepper; cook 5 minutes or until tender.
  • Add broth; bring to a boil.
  • Stir in rice and peas; cover.
  • Simmer 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
  • ****To save time, replace all the veggies with 3 cups frozen mixed vegetables or frozen broccoli florets and add them when you would have added the peas.

SAUTEED VEGETABLE MEDLEY



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 as a side dish

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 cups mixed blanched and refreshed vegetables, such as broccoli florets, cauliflower florets, carrot rounds, green beans, or radish quarters, procedure follows
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons water
Kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Toss vegetables together in a medium bowl.
  • In a medium saute pan, heat the butter and water together over medium heat. Add the vegetables to the pan and turn the heat to medium high. Toss the vegetables, by gently moving the pan back and forth over the flame. Cook the vegetables for 3 to 4 minutes, or until heated through. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer the vegetables to a serving bowl and serve immediately.
  • Cook the vegetables in 1 to 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or butter, without the water. Do this over high heat and brown and crisp the vegetables slightly.
  • Add 1 to 2 teaspoons of minced garlic, minced shallot, a teaspoon of grated peeled fresh ginger to the pan before adding the vegetables. - Enhance the vegetables at the end of cooking with a tablespoon or so of minced fresh herbs, like chopped flat-leaf parsley, dill, mint, basil, cilantro, or thyme.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it generously. Fill a large bowl with ice water, and put a colander or strainer in it. Add the vegetable to the boiling water and cook, uncovered, until crisp tender, or the desired degree of doneness. Scoop the vegetable from the water and immediately put them in the ice water, to stop the cooking and set their color. Cool and drain, and use as desired. When blanching a mix of vegetables, don't cook them together since they may not all cook at the same time. Start with the lightest colored or mildest flavored vegetable, and blanch and refresh each vegetable, one after the other, until cooked as desired.

VEGETABLE RICE MEDLEY



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WE'VE BEEN eating this wonderful side dish for as long as I can remember. It's an old-time recipe from this part of the country, and I like it because of its great flavor and festive color. It complements most any meal, so we enjoy it often. -Auton Miller, Piney Flats, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup cooked rice
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped fresh tomato
1/4 cup chopped yellow or sweet red pepper
1/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup frozen peas

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, saute rice and onion in oil until rice is lightly browned. Add the tomato, pepper, water and salt; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in peas and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 341mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GARLIC FRIED RICE



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Garlic, onions, and lemon juice to add interest to plain white rice.

Provided by Spryte

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Fried Rice Recipes

Time 34m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup uncooked white rice
2 cups water
1 teaspoon butter
1 clove garlic, minced
1 small onion, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Combine the rice and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until rice is tender and water is absorbed. Set aside to cool.
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until fragrant and lightly browned. Stir in rice and cook until coated and heated through. Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.8 calories, Carbohydrate 39.2 g, Cholesterol 2.7 mg, Fat 1.3 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 13.9 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

GARLIC RICE



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This is a simple Philippine fried rice bursting with the flavor and aroma of garlic.

Provided by JAYVEECHUN

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 ½ tablespoons chopped garlic
2 tablespoons ground pork
4 cups cooked white rice
1 ½ teaspoons garlic salt
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the garlic and ground pork. Cook and stir until the garlic is golden brown. This is the color you want for maximum flavor, do not allow it to burn, or the flavor will be bitter.
  • Stir in the cooked white rice, and season with garlic salt and pepper. Cook and stir until heated through and well blended, about 3 minutes. Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.4 calories, Carbohydrate 45.9 g, Cholesterol 5.9 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 686.3 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

GARLIC VEGETABLE SAUTE



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This is a delicious mix of fresh vegetables and spices lightly pan-fried with butter and olive oil.

Provided by anna32182

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Zucchini

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
3 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeds and ribs removed, minced
2 zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into chunks
1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
1 shallot, sliced
¼ teaspoon salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch paprika

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet; cook and stir garlic and jalapeno in hot skillet until softened, about 5 minutes. Add zucchini, yellow bell pepper, red bell pepper, and shallot; continue to cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes more. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103 calories, Carbohydrate 10.3 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 179.6 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

CROCK POT RICE & VEGETABLE MEDLEY



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From Canadian Living Slow cooker Cookbook Special. This is a recipe I'd like to try soon. It looks so easy to make.

Provided by Dreamer in Ontario

Categories     Rice

Time 4h40m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion, sliced
2 carrots, sliced
1 stalk celery, sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups vegetable stock
2 cups parboiled rice
1/2 cup finely chopped sun-dried tomato
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 pinch crumbled saffron threads or 1 pinch ground turmeric
1 1/2 cups frozen peas
1 cup chopped roasted red pepper
1/2 cup finely diced green pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Saute the onion, carrots, celery and garlic, stirring occasionally, until the onion has softened (about 5 min).
  • Add sauteed veggies to slow cooker.
  • Add vegetable stock, rice, sun dried tomatoes, salt, pepper and saffron.
  • Cover and cook for 4 hours on low until the rice is cooked and the liquid has been absorbed.
  • Stir in the peas, peppers and lemon juice using a fork.
  • Cover and cook on high for 15 minutes until hot and peppers are tender.
  • Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102.4, Fat 1.7, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 401.7, Carbohydrate 19.5, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 3.7, Protein 3

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and tools ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling.
  • Use Fresh Vegetables: Fresh vegetables will give your dish the best flavor and texture. If you don't have fresh vegetables on hand, frozen vegetables can also be used.
  • Choose the Right Rice: There are many different types of rice available, so choose one that is best suited for your dish. Long-grain rice is a good choice for stir-fries and pilafs, while short-grain rice is better for risotto and sushi.
  • Cook the Rice Properly: Be sure to cook the rice according to the package directions. Undercooked rice will be hard and chewy, while overcooked rice will be mushy.
  • Don't Overcrowd the Pan: When cooking the vegetables, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
  • Season to Taste: Always season your dish to taste. This means adding salt, pepper, and other spices to your liking.

Conclusion:

Garlic Vegetable Rice Medley is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it can be easily customized to your liking. Whether you are a beginner cook or a seasoned pro, this recipe is sure to please. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give Garlic Vegetable Rice Medley a try. You won't be disappointed!

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