Seasoned Rice

Ingredients and Weight:

• Jasmine rice - 2 cups
• Water - 3 cups
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Onion - 1 (chopped)
• Garlic - 2 cloves (minced)
• Carrots - 1 cup (cut into small cubes)
• Peas - 1 cup (frozen or fresh)
• Corn - 1 cup (frozen or fresh)
• Salt and pepper - to taste

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

25 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Rinse the rice under cold running water until the water runs clear.
2. In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
3. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
5. Stir in the carrots, peas, and corn. Cook for 5 minutes more, or until the vegetables are just softened.
6. Add the rice and stir to coat with the vegetables.
7. Add the water, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 18 minutes, or until the rice is fluffy and all the liquid has been absorbed.
8. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 220
• Fat: 4g
• Carbohydrates: 42g
• Protein: 5g

Dish Characteristics:

• Fluffy and flavorful
• Perfect for a side dish or main meal
• Easy to make and customize with your favorite vegetables

User Comments:

• "This rice was delicious! It was so easy to make and the flavors were perfect."
• "I loved the addition of the vegetables. It made this rice a complete meal."
• "This is now my go-to recipe for seasoned rice. It's so good, I can't stop eating it!"

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have jasmine rice, you can use any other type of long-grain rice.
• You can add any other vegetables or seasonings you like to this recipe.
• If you want a more flavorful rice, you can add a bouillon cube or some chicken broth to the water.