Vegetable and Rice Skillet Meal

Name: Vegetable and Rice Skillet Meal
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons vegetable oil (or cooking oil of your choice); 1 onion (chopped); 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 2 cups mixed vegetables (chopped cauliflower, peppers, carrots, or peas); 1 large baking potato (diced); 1 cup white rice (uncooked); 2 1/2 cups water; 1 can low-sodium kidney beans (15.5 ounces, drained, rinsed); salt (1/2 teaspoon, optional)

Source: Original Recipe Name - Indian Vegetables and Rice Skillet Meal Healthy Recipes Oregon State University Cooperative Extension Service

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An easy and delicious one-pot dish that makes plenty of leftovers to savor!

Makes

10 servings

Ingredients

2 teaspoons vegetable oil (or cooking oil of your choice)
1 onion (chopped)
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon cumin
2 cups mixed vegetables (chopped cauliflower, peppers, carrots, or peas)
1 large baking potato (diced)
1 cup white rice (uncooked)
2 1/2 cups water
1 can low-sodium kidney beans (15.5 ounces, drained, rinsed)
salt (1/2 teaspoon, optional)

Directions

Wash hands with soap and water.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add onion, ginger, turmeric, and cumin, stir while cooking for 1 minute.
Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat.
Simmer 20 to 25 minutes. Serve hot.
Refrigerate leftovers with in 2 to 3 hours.

Notes

Learn more about: Onions Ginger Potatoes

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