Crock Pot Rice & Vegetable Medley

May 13, 2023May 13, 20230 11
Slow Cooker Rice & Vegetable Medley perfect for a comforting dinner
in Vegetarian

Prep

15 min

Cook

180 min

Ready In

195 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion , sliced
2 carrots , sliced
1 stalk celery , sliced
3 garlic cloves , minced
4 cups vegetable stock
2 cups parboiled rice
1/2 cup finely chopped sun-dried tomato
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 pinch crumbled saffron threads or 1 pinch ground turmeric
1 1/2 cups frozen peas
1 cup chopped roasted red pepper
1/2 cup finely diced green pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
240
Sugar
8g
Fat
5g
This Crock Pot Rice & Vegetable Medley is a perfect vegetarian dish that is easy to make and packed with flavor. With a delicious combination of rice, vegetables, and spices, this recipe is great for veggie lovers and anyone who wants to add more veggies to their diet. The veggies provide a nice crunch to the dish and the spices make it flavorful and satisfying. This recipe is guaranteed to be a hit with your family and friends!

Instructions

1.Heat a large saucepan over medium heat. Add oil, onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Cook and stir for 5-7 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
2.Add vegetable stock, rice and sun-dried tomatoes to the pan. Bring to a boil.
3.Reduce heat and add salt, pepper, saffron, peas, roasted red peppers, green pepper, and lemon juice. Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours or until rice is tender.
4.Remove from heat, add parsley and fluff with a fork.
5.Serve hot.

PROS

This slow cooker recipe is perfect for busy weekdays.
Just add the ingredients to the crockpot and it takes care of the rest!
The medley of vegetables makes it a healthy choice and a great way to add more veggies to your diet!

CONS

The rice can get a little mushy if you cook it for too long.

Be sure to keep an eye on your crockpot to make sure the rice doesn’t get overcooked.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This slow cooker rice and vegetable medley is packed with vitamins and minerals. The medley of vegetables provides a variety of different nutrients to help keep your body healthy. The saffron and turmeric in this recipe have been linked to reducing inflammation, helping with digestion, and promoting heart health.
Additionally, the peas in this recipe are high in protein, making it a great choice for vegetarians or anyone looking to add more protein to their diet.

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