Brown Rice With Fruits and Vegetables Recipe

Name: Brown Rice With Fruits and Vegetables
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups brown rice (if you can get it, Lundberg's brown rice blends are especially nice in this dish); ½ cup butter; 1 large yellow onion, chopped; 1 green pepper, chopped; mixed vegetables, of your choice cut into small pieces (we like cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, peas, yellow, red, and orange peppers, and celery); golden raisin (regular will work too); dried cranberries; 1 apple, cored and chopped; slivered almonds (optional); sharp cheddar cheese, cubed (optional); salt; pepper

Servings: persons

2 cups brown rice (if you can get it, Lundberg's brown rice blends are especially nice in this dish)
½ cup butter
1 large yellow onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
mixed vegetables, of your choice cut into small pieces (we like cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, peas, yellow, red, and orange peppers, and celery)
golden raisin (regular will work too)
dried cranberries
1 apple, cored and chopped
slivered almonds (optional)
sharp cheddar cheese, cubed (optional)
salt
pepper

1
Cook rice as directed on package.
2
While rice is cooking, saute the chopped onion in the butter until translucent.
3
Add longer cooking vegetables like cauliflower, carrots, celery, and continue to saute.
4
Salt and pepper to taste.
5
Add the green pepper and the quicker cooking vegetables next like broccoli, peas, and other colored peppers.
6
When all the vegetables are tender, add the raisins, cranberries, and apple, and saute a little longer.
7
When the rice is done, mix the rice with the sauteed fruits and veggies and cook together for a little while over low heat.
8
If desired, mix in almonds and cheese chunks right before serving, letting the cheese chunks melt a bit.

567

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* 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.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups brown rice (if you can get it, Lundberg's brown rice blends are especially nice in this dish), ½ cup butter, 1 large yellow onion, chopped, 1 green pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Brown Rice With Fruits and Vegetables 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 With Fruits and Vegetables

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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