Healthy Veggie Delight

About this recipe

This Healthy Veggie Delight brings together a colorful array of vegetables sautéed to perfection with brown rice, offering both nutrition and flavor in every bite. An ideal choice for a weeknight dinner that satisfies both your taste buds and dietary needs. Easy and quick to prepare, this dish is a go-to for health-conscious home cooks.

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown rice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup mukimame (edamame)
• 1 medium carrot, sliced
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1/2 ear of corn, kernels removed
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 2 cups spinach
• 1 small square of low-fat cheddar cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. 1

   Rinse the brown rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

2. 2

   Combine rice with 2 cups of water in a pot; bring to boil.

3. 3

   Reduce heat, cover, and simmer the rice for about 30 minutes until tender.

4. 4

   While rice cooks, slice carrot and chop celery; remove corn kernels from cob.

5. 5

   In a pan, sauté mukimame, carrot, celery, and corn in olive oil for about 7 minutes.

6. 6

   Season vegetables with salt and pepper.

7. 7

   When rice is done, fluff with fork and mix in chia seeds and spinach.

8. 8

   Serve rice mixture topped with sautéed veggies and a piece of cheddar cheese.