Description

This quick, easy and delicious dish can be a main or a side dish and can be vegetarian, if desired. It starts with rice, onion and frozen mixed vegetables. It can be on your table in about 20 minutes, so it's perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

• 1 T. butter
• 1 c. diced onion
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 c. uncooked long-grain white or Jasmine rice
• 3 1/2 c. chicken or vegetable stock
• 1/2 t. kosher salt, or to taste
• 2 c. frozen mixed vegetables
• 1 T. chopped fresh Italian parsley

Steps

1. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat; add the garlic and onion; cook for about 1 minute, just until fragrant. Add the broth and the rice; turn the heat to high; bring it to a boil, stirring occasionally; reduce heat to a low simmer; cover.
2. Cook until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, about 18 minutes. Season the rice with salt, if needed. Fluff rice with a fork.
3. Add the mixed vegetables; stir to mix. Remove from heat; let stand for several minutes to warm the vegetables.