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Christmas Rice

Festive Christmas Rice That Will Brighten Your Holiday Table

This delightful Christmas Rice recipe combines savory flavors and vibrant colors, making it a must-try side dish for your holiday celebrations.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 2 cups rice Your choice; long-grain is classic.
  • 4 cups vegetable broth Rich flavor enhancer.
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup carrots, diced Adds color and sweetness.
  • 1 cup peas Fresh or frozen.
  • 1 unit onion, chopped Savory base.
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For sautéing.
  • salt To taste.
  • pepper To taste.
For Garnish
  • fresh herbs Optional; such as parsley or thyme.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Fine mesh strainer

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Prepare all ingredients by dicing onions and carrots, measuring peas, and rinsing rice until water runs clear.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large pot and sauté chopped onions for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  3. Add diced carrots and sauté for 4-5 minutes until they soften.
  4. Stir in rinsed rice and toast for 1-2 minutes with vegetables.
  5. Add vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover to simmer for 18-20 minutes.
  6. Five minutes before cooking time ends, add peas and cover.
  7. Fluff rice with a fork, season with salt and pepper, and serve.
  8. If desired, garnish with fresh herbs before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 350mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, rinse rice thoroughly and avoid browning onions during sautéing.

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