Boiled Rice with Light Vegetable Sauce
Boiled Rice with Light Vegetable Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 cup white rice rinsed
- 2 cups water for boiling rice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup carrot diced
- 1/2 cup zucchini diced
- 1/4 cup onion chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon dried herbs such as basil or oregano
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a pot, add rice and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until rice is tender, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a separate pan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until fragrant.
- Add carrot and zucchini, cooking until slightly softened.
- Pour in vegetable broth, season with black pepper and dried herbs. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until vegetables are tender and sauce thickens slightly.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and serve with the light vegetable sauce spooned on top.