Rice with vegetables

Name: Rice with vegetables - Stana C.
Ingredients: 200 g rice; one carrot; 200 g mushrooms (canned); one yellow onion; one red bell pepper; two green onion stalks; 400 ml water; 3 tablespoons of oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; ground pepper; dried oregano

Sezon - Rice with vegetables by Stana C. - Recipia

Vegetable rice made in the Philips Multicooker is prepared with minimal steps and can be served as a side dish alongside grilled meat. The vegetables are sautéed first, then mushrooms, rice, and water are added, and the PILAF program takes care of the actual cooking. After about 10 minutes, the rice is gently stirred and seasoned with a little dried oregano. I served it immediately with grilled chicken breast. Quick Info Preparation time: not specified; the sautéing stage lasts 5 minutes Cooking time: PILAF program; total duration of the program is not mentioned Servings: not specified Difficulty: easy Recipe type: vegetable rice in the Philips Multicooker, suitable as a side dish or a standalone dish Ingredients 200 g rice 1 carrot 200 g canned mushrooms 1 yellow onion 1 red bell pepper 2 green onions 400 ml water 3 tablespoons oil 1/2 teaspoon salt Ground pepper, to taste Dried oregano, to taste Preparation method 1. Prepare the vegetables. Grate the carrot, finely chop or slice the yellow onion, and dice the red bell pepper. Chop the green onions finely as well. Drain the canned mushrooms before adding them. 2. Place the vegetables in the inner pot of the multicooker and add the 3 tablespoons of oil. In the original recipe, the vegetables are placed directly in the pot without a separate heating step. 3. Press the MENU button and select the FRY program. Set the duration to 5 minutes, then press START. Let the vegetables sauté gently in the oil. 4. After 5 minutes, add the drained mushrooms, rice, and 400 ml of water. Season with salt and a little ground pepper. Stir to distribute the ingredients as evenly as possible in the pot. 5. Press the MENU button again and select the PILAF program. Close the lid of the appliance and press START. Allow the multicooker to run the program. 6. After about 10 minutes, open the lid and gently stir the rice. There’s no need to stir vigorously; just gently separate the ingredients and redistribute them. 7. Add dried oregano to taste. Close the lid and let the program continue until the end. 8. When the program is finished, the multicooker automatically switches to the KEEP WARM function. The rice can be served immediately, as prepared here, alongside grilled chicken breast. Why I make this recipe often It's a simple side dish that is prepared in one pot and doesn't require constant supervision after starting the PILAF program. The vegetables and mushrooms provide enough flavor to the rice, and the amount of water is already set for the 200 g of rice used in the recipe. I also like it because it can be served alongside a piece of grilled meat without needing to prepare a separate complicated side dish. If not served immediately, the rice can be stored and reheated later, although the texture is better when consumed fresh. Tips and variations Tips Make sure to drain the canned mushrooms well before adding them to the pot. If there's too much liquid, it should be added to the 400 ml of water and may change the final texture of the rice. Follow the 5-minute sautéing step. The vegetables should not be intensely fried, just lightly softened before adding the rice and water. Stir the rice carefully after the first 10 minutes. At this stage, a brief stirring is sufficient to avoid crushing the grains. The rice can be left on the KEEP WARM function after the program ends, as the appliance automatically switches to this setting. However, in this recipe, it was served immediately after the program finished. Substitutions The mushrooms used are canned, according to the recipe. No specific substitute is mentioned, so if the type of mushrooms is changed, the amount of water and cooking time may need adjustments. Green onions appear in the ingredients list alongside the yellow onion. If you don't have them on hand, the dish can still be made without them, as the base of the recipe remains rice, carrot, onion, bell pepper, and mushrooms. Variations For a milder version, you can keep only the salt and pepper and omit the oregano. Oregano is added after about 10 minutes of cooking, before the PILAF program ends. The amount of pepper can be adjusted depending on how the rice will be served. If served alongside grilled chicken breast, a moderate seasoning is sufficient so that the side dish does not overpower the flavor of the meat. Serving ideas Vegetable rice is served as a side dish alongside grilled chicken breast, which is the combination used in the original recipe. It can be placed on a plate immediately after cooking while it is still warm. It is also suitable alongside other grilled dishes; however, the recipe does not include a sauce or meat dish in its composition. If served alone, it can be placed directly in a bowl or on a plate without any further modifications. Frequently asked questions When is the green onion added? Green onion is included in the ingredients list, but the initial description does not specify the exact moment of addition. To use it in the dish, you can treat it like the other vegetables and add it to the pot at the beginning during the FRY stage. The basic recipe explicitly states that the vegetables are sautéed before adding the mushrooms, rice, and water. Should the rice be washed beforehand? The source does not specify a washing step for the rice. To keep the recipe exactly as presented, the rice is added directly to the pot after the vegetables have been lightly sautéed. Can another program be used instead of PILAF? The recipe was designed for the PILAF program of the Philips multicooker, and the indicated steps use this program. No alternative is mentioned, so it is recommended to stick to the PILAF setting. What happens after the program ends? The appliance automatically switches to the KEEP WARM function. The rice can remain like this for a short time, but in the presented recipe, it was served immediately after the program ended. Can it be served without chicken breast? Yes. Grilled chicken breast is the serving method mentioned in the recipe, but vegetable rice can also be served as a standalone dish, as it contains rice, vegetables, and mushrooms. Nutritional values The values below are estimates for the entire quantity of vegetable rice and do not include the separately served chicken breast. The calculation may vary depending on the type of rice, canned mushrooms, and the exact amount of oil left in the dish. For the entire recipe: Calories: approximately 1,150-1,250 kcal Protein: approximately 20-25 g Carbohydrates: approximately 165-180 g Fats: approximately 40-45 g A significant portion of the calories comes from rice and oil. If the dish is divided into four equal servings, one serving would have approximately 290-315 kcal, without the chicken breast. These figures remain indicative, especially since the number of servings is not specified, and it is not indicated how much oil actually remains in the rice after cooking. Storage and reheating After cooling, the rice should be stored in a closed container in the refrigerator. For safe storage, it is best to cool it down and refrigerate it as soon as possible after serving, rather than leaving it out at room temperature for too long. When reheating, the rice may become denser than when fresh. Only heat the amount that will be consumed and stir it gently before serving. If the rice has been left out at room temperature for too long or has an off smell or appearance, do not consume it.