Vegetables with rice in a Multicooker

Name: Vegetables with rice in a Multicooker - Dumitra C.
Ingredients: 2 onions; 300 ml tomato juice; 1 kg frozen vegetables (cauliflower; broccoli; carrot); 1 cup rice; 1 teaspoon dried dill; salt; pepper; a little oil

Salad - Vegetables with rice in a Multicooker by Dumitra C. - Recipia

Vegetables with rice in a multicooker are perfect for days when you want a warm, simple meal that doesn't require much supervision. First, the onion is softened in a little oil, then frozen vegetables, rice, and spices are added. The appliance does most of the work, and at the end, tomato juice is added for flavor and color. The mixture of cauliflower, broccoli, and carrot pairs well with the rice and doesn't require thawing beforehand. Quick Info Total time: approximately 35-45 minutes, not including the time for preparing the ingredients, which is not specified. Preparation time: not specified; consists of cleaning and chopping the onion. Cooking time: 35-45 minutes, depending on the duration chosen for the Stew function. Servings: the exact number is not specified; the quantity is suitable for multiple servings. Difficulty: easy. Recipe type: vegan dish, main course with vegetables and rice, prepared in a multicooker. Ingredients 2 onions 300 ml tomato juice 1 kg frozen vegetables, preferably a mix of cauliflower, broccoli, and carrot 1 cup of rice 1 teaspoon dried dill Salt, to taste Pepper, to taste A little oil, for sautéing the onion Preparation method 1. Clean the onions and chop them finely. They don't need to be chopped too finely, but uniform pieces will cook more evenly. 2. Turn on the multicooker on the Fry function and set the time to 5 minutes. Add a little oil to the pot, then add the onion. Let it cook until it becomes translucent, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. 3. When the onion has softened, add the frozen vegetables. There's no need to thaw them beforehand. Pour in enough water to just cover them. The exact amount of water is not indicated in the basic recipe, so it's important not to fill the pot above the level of the vegetables. 4. Set the Boil function for 10 minutes. At this stage, the vegetables begin to soften, and the liquid heats up before adding the rice. 5. After 10 minutes, set the Stew function for 20-30 minutes. Add the rice, dried dill, salt, and pepper. Gently stir so that the rice distributes among the vegetables and comes into contact with the liquid in the pot. 6. Let the dish simmer on the Stew function until the rice is cooked. The recipe indicates a range of 20-30 minutes, as the duration may vary depending on the appliance and the type of rice used. 7. Towards the end of cooking, add the 300 ml of tomato juice. Stir and let the dish cook until the end of the chosen time. 8. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt or pepper if needed. Finally, if you want to keep the dish warm, use the keep warm function according to the appliance. If this function is no longer needed, turn off the multicooker and unplug it. It's good to check the rice before turning off the appliance. If it is still not cooked, use the upper end of the indicated cooking time. No separate additional time is mentioned, so the dish should be monitored based on how the rice cooks in the appliance. Why I make the recipe often It's a practical recipe for days when I already have frozen vegetables in the freezer and want to use them in a hearty meal. They don't need to be prepared separately, and the onion, rice, and tomato juice are enough to bind the dish. The multicooker especially helps with cooking without constant supervision: after you put in the ingredients and choose the program, you just need to check towards the end if the rice is cooked and if any seasoning is needed. Tips Water is added just enough to cover the vegetables, not in a measured quantity in the original recipe. If too much is added, the dish may turn out more liquid than desired. The onion should be left on the Fry function until it becomes translucent. This is a simple indicator that it has softened enough before adding the vegetables. Rice is added in the Stew stage, after the 10 minutes of boiling the vegetables. Following the order is important for the frozen vegetables to start cooking before the rice boils with them. Tomato juice is added towards the end, not from the beginning. This way, its flavor remains better defined in the final dish. The 20-30 minute time for the Stew function is indicative within the limits of the recipe. Multicookers can cook differently, and rice is the best reference to check if the dish is ready. Substitutions The indicated mix contains cauliflower, broccoli, and carrot. If the frozen vegetables are already purchased as a mix, they can be used directly without sorting. Tomato juice can be replaced with crushed tomatoes only if they are available, but the basic recipe uses 300 ml of tomato juice. The quantity and texture may vary depending on the product, so it's better to adjust only the consistency without unnecessarily modifying the other ingredients. Dried dill is the mentioned seasoning in the recipe. If you don't use it, the dish can be seasoned only with salt and pepper, but the taste will not be identical. Variations For a version with a stronger tomato flavor, you can keep the same amount of tomato juice and let the dish simmer until the rice is ready and the sauce thickens. There's no need to add other spices to follow the basic recipe. The consistency may vary depending on the amount of water and the rice used. With water added just enough to cover the vegetables, the result will be a vegetable dish with rice, not dry rice. The exact amount of water is not specified, so it's safer to start with the level indicated in the recipe than to pour a lot of liquid at once. If you use a mix of frozen vegetables that contains other vegetables besides cauliflower, broccoli, and carrot, the dish will turn out differently in taste and texture, but the cooking method remains the same. Serving ideas The dish can be served immediately after it's ready, while the rice and vegetables are warm. It's suitable as a vegan main course, especially if you prefer simple dishes with vegetables and rice. For serving, it's enough to season it to taste with salt and pepper, as the recipe suggests. Frequently asked questions Can I use frozen vegetables directly from the freezer? Yes. The recipe uses 1 kg of frozen vegetables, and they are added after the onion has become translucent. Thawing them beforehand is not indicated. How much water should be added? The source indicates water just enough to cover the vegetables, without an exact amount. Add enough liquid for the vegetables to boil, but avoid covering them much above their level. When is the rice added? The rice is added after the 10 minutes on the Boil function, when the appliance is set on the Stew function for 20-30 minutes. In the same stage, salt, pepper, and dried dill are added. When is the tomato juice added? Tomato juice is added towards the end of cooking, after the dish has boiled together with the rice and vegetables. What do I do if the rice is not cooked by the end of the 20 minutes? Let the dish reach the upper limit indicated, which is up to 30 minutes on the Stew function. The time may vary depending on the multicooker and the type of rice. Check the rice before turning off the appliance. Nutritional values The values below are estimates. They cannot be exact as the amount of oil, the exact weight of a cup of rice, the type of tomato juice, and the final number of servings are not specified. If the dish is divided into 4 servings, one serving may contain approximately: 325-400 kcal 60-75 g carbohydrates 7-10 g protein 5-10 g fat 8-12 g fiber The greatest variation in calories comes from the amount of oil and the exact amount of rice. The vegetables contribute fiber and carbohydrates, while the rice provides the majority of the energy in the dish. The tomato juice adds liquid and carbohydrates in moderate amounts. Storage and reheating After cooling, the dish can be placed in the refrigerator in a closed container. For the best texture, it is preferable to consume it within the next 2 days. The rice may change texture after cooling and can absorb liquid, making the dish more cohesive the next day. When reheating, the portion is heated until thoroughly warm. If it seems too dry, it can be stirred before reheating without altering the basic recipe. Do not leave the dish at room temperature longer than necessary and do not refreeze a portion that has already been thawed.

Vegetables with rice in a Multicooker

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