VEGETABLE RICE/RIZ FRICASEE/MAURITIANcuisine/rice fricasee

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil offers healthier fats while sunflower oil is often less expensive.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade stock is lower in sodium and fresher, while water with seasoning is a budget-friendly option.

green beans

🥗Healthier: asparagus

💰Cheaper: frozen green beans

Asparagus provides similar texture and flavor, while frozen green beans are often less expensive.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried oregano

Dried oregano can provide a similar aromatic quality at a lower cost.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and garlic, cooking until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in diced carrots and bell pepper; sauté for another 5 minutes until slightly tender.

Add green beans and peas, cooking for 3-4 minutes until vibrant in color.

Stir in the rice, ensuring it is well-coated with the oil and vegetables.

Pour in vegetable broth and add bay leaves and thyme; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is cooked through.

Remove bay leaves and stir in chopped parsley; season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Let sit for 5 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

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