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long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

Brown rice is more nutritious, while white rice is often less expensive.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade broth is healthier, while water is a budget-friendly option.

peas

🥗Healthier: green beans

💰Cheaper: frozen peas

Green beans are nutritious, while frozen peas are often cheaper.

Rinse the Basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

In a large skillet, heat oil and butter over medium heat and sauté chopped onion and garlic until translucent.

Add the rinsed rice to the skillet and toast for a few minutes until lightly golden.

Stir in the chopped tomatoes, water, cumin powder, chilli powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.

Simmer for about 20 minutes or until the rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.

Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in the chopped capsicums, carrots, and green peas.

Cover and let it sit for an additional 5 minutes to heat the vegetables.

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