Second Spin, Country 141: Romania [International Food]

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Quinoa offers more protein while bulgur is often less expensive.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Homemade stock is healthier and more flavorful.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while sunflower oil is often cheaper.

peas

🥗Healthier: green beans

💰Cheaper: frozen peas

Green beans are lower in sugar, and frozen peas are often less expensive.

Melt butter in a medium saucepan.

Add chopped onion, grated carrot, and chopped mushrooms; cook until onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add rice and toast the grains until the tips turn white.

Pour in hot stock and add delicate or Vegeta seasoning and parsley; stir once and bring to a boil.

Stir again, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice has absorbed the liquid.

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