Veg Packed Rice

Looking for a flavourful and easy one-pot meal? This vibrant rice dish combines tender grains, hearty black beans, and colourful steamed vegetables, all seasoned with bold spices for a deliciously satisfying bite. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing side, this recipe is sure to become a favourite!

SERVES 4

Ingredients:

• 2 cups Medium Grain White Rice 4 cups Vegetable Stock 
• 1 Garlic Clove, finely minced
• 1 tsp Cumin 
• 1 tsp Onion Powder
• 1 tsp Paprika
• ¼ tsp Cayenne Pepper
• ¼ tsp Salt
• Pinch Pepper
• ¼ Red Capsicum, diced
• ¼ Yellow Capsicum, diced
• 1 Tomato, diced 
• ½ cup Corn Kernels 
• ½ cup Green Peas
• 1 x 400g can Black Beans 

To Serve

• Fresh Lime 
• Coriander Leaves

Method:

1. Add rice, vegetable stock, garlic, cumin, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper to the Microsafe Rice Cooker. Give the ingredients a stir and place in the microwave without the lid for 10 minutes.
2. Place back in the microwave for a further 7 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
3. Place the lid on the container with the vent open and allow to sit for 5 minutes.
4. Add ½ cup water to Decor Vegetable Steamer and add capsicums, tomato, corn and green peas. Microwave for 4 minutes to steam vegetables.
5. Add the vegetables and black beans to the cooked rice. Serve with fresh lime and coriander leaves.

TOP TIP: Save money by steaming frozen vegetables to add to your one pot wonder! By making the switch to frozen or canned vegetable, this affordable recipe will surely be added to your rotation of quick and easy meals!