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Kenya Walker

Yellow Veggie Rice Recipe

My yellow veggie rice recipe is simple to make and so full of flavor. I love to serve this rice with my oven roasted chicken recipe. But this rice pairs well with pork, beef, and even seafood.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 5
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Healthy, Soul Food, Southern Cooking
Ingredients Method Video

Ingredients
  

  • ½ Tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 to 1 ½ Cup Rice
  • 1 ½ to 2 Cups Chicken broth Or Vegetable
  • Broth
  • 2 tsps Green seasoning or Green Sofrito
  • ½ tsp Tomato paste
  • ⅛ Cup Green onion
  • 1 to 2 Cloves Garlic minced
  • ⅛ Cup Bell peppers
  • ¼ Cup Peas & carrots
  • ½ tsp Onion powder
  • ½ tsp Garlic powder
  • ⅛ tsp Seasoned pepper
  • Pinch of Sazon seasoning
  • 1 to 1 ½ tsp Turmeric or Curry Powder
  • Parsley

Method
 

  1. Prep the veggies/rice beforehand: Dice the green onion, garlic, and bell peppers.
  2. Rinse the rice under cool water in a bowl a few times to remove the starch until the water runs clear, then set aside.
  3. Over medium high heat, add a drizzle of olive oil to a pot. Once the oil is hot add the green onion & bell peppers, sauté for a minute.
  4. Add the garlic and sauté for a few seconds or until fragrant.
  5. Add the tomato paste, green seasoning or Sofrito, frozen peas & carrots; mix until the tomato paste dissolves.
  6. Add the rice, seasonings, and mix until well combined. Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and add fresh parsley.
  7. Mix everything together and allow the liquid to come to a boil.
  8. Cover the pot with aluminum foil and/or a lid. Lower the temperature to low and allow the rice to simmer for 20 to 25 minutes.
  9. Fluff the rice with a fork when done. Enjoy!