How to cook vegan Liberian chuck/check/green rice with gravy - Naija Vegan

beef chuck

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken reduces fat content, while pork is often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers health benefits, while canola is budget-friendly.

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

Boil water in a large pot and add the rinsed brown rice.

Cook rice until tender, about 15-20 minutes, then drain and set aside.

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

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add diced tomatoes and bell pepper; cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Add chopped carrots and green beans; cook for an additional 15-20 minutes.

Season with bay leaves, thyme, salt, and black pepper to taste.

Serve the vegetable gravy over the cooked brown rice.

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