Rice with vegetables

Vegetable rice

Main dishes

A delicious rice dish with a variety of vegetables, perfect as an appetizer for a family meal.

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This simple and delicious recipe is ideal for a quick and nutritious starter. The vegetables add a touch of color and flavor to the dish.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time25 min
  • Resting5 min
  • Total45 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodstove
  • Estimated cost$6.10 $1.53 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan

Ingredients

4 people
  • $0.39
  • $0.34
  • $0.21
  • $1.59
  • $0.76
  • $0.36
  • $1.46
  • $0.08
  • $0.48
  • $0.27
  • $0.16

Prices from US supermarkets for 8 of 11 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Dice the carrots, onion, bell pepper, and potato, and chop the mushrooms into large pieces. ≈ 8 min
  2. Heat the carrot and potato in the oil for about 5 minutes, until they are lightly browned.
  3. Add the bell pepper and onion, and cook for an additional 5 minutes, adding more oil if needed.
  4. Gradually add the mushrooms and stir until the liquid has evaporated. ≈ 4 min
  5. Add the garlic and rice, and cook for 3 minutes.
  6. Pour the 6 cups of water, add salt, cumin, and pepper, and mix well. ≈ 4 min
  7. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and cover.
  8. After 20 minutes, turn off the heat and let it stand for another 5 minutes.

The bill

Vegetable rice

  • 1 carrot$0.39
  • One small potato$0.34
  • 1 onion$0.21
  • 1 bell pepper$1.59
  • 150 g of mushrooms$0.76
  • 4 cloves of garlic, minced$0.36
  • 2 cups of rice$1.46
  • 2 tablespoons of salt$0.08
  • 1 teaspoon of ground cumin$0.48
  • 1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper$0.27
  • oil$0.16

Total$6.10

that's $1.53 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 1 carrot
  • One small potato
  • 1 onion
  • 1 bell pepper
  • 150 g of mushrooms
  • 4 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 cups of rice
  • 2 tablespoons of salt
  • 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper
  • oil

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