Brown Rice Primavera Recipe

Name: Brown Rice Primavera
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Cup short or medium grain brown rice; 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter; 1/2 Teaspoon salt; 1 3/4 cup of boiling water; 2 small carrots, diced; 1 celery stalk, diced; 1 zuccinni, diced; 1 yellow squash, diced; 1/2 red bell pepper, diced; 2 cloves garlic; 2 Tablespoon fresh parsley; 1/2 Tablespoon fresh or 1/4 Teaspoon dried basil; Juice of one lemon; Extra Virgin Olive oil; Salt and Pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1 Cup short or medium grain brown rice
1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 Teaspoon salt
1 3/4 cup of boiling water
2 small carrots, diced
1 celery stalk, diced
1 zuccinni, diced
1 yellow squash, diced
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic
2 Tablespoon fresh parsley
1/2 Tablespoon fresh or 1/4 Teaspoon dried basil
Juice of one lemon
Extra Virgin Olive oil
Salt and Pepper to taste

1
Prepare rice in oven:
2
Place rice, butter and salt in a 1 1/2 quart baking dish. Pour 1 3/4 cup of boiling water over rice. Cover tightly with foil and bake at 350 for about 55 minutes. Remove from oven and let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Fluff with fork.
3
Prepare vegetables:
4
While rice is cooking, dice vegetables, garlic, parsley and basil. Heat a saute pan over medium high heat and add 2 Tablespoons Olive oil. Add garlic and saute for about 1 minute then add the vegetables and a pinch of salt and cook for about 4-5 minutes until tender crisp. Add parsley and basil. Remove from heat. Salt and pepper to taste.
5
Add vegetables and lemon juice to the brown rice. Add up to 2 Tablespoons olive oil to suit. Salt and Pepper to taste.

1145

kcal

Calories

108

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Cup short or medium grain brown rice, 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter, 1/2 Teaspoon salt, 1 3/4 cup of boiling water, and more.

Yes, Brown Rice Primavera falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Brown Rice Primavera

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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