🇬🇾 Guyanese vegetable rice/ spanish Rice|Recipe quick & easy

mixed vegetables

🥗Healthier: fresh seasonal vegetables

💰Cheaper: frozen vegetables

Fresh vegetables enhance flavor and nutrition.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: water with herbs

💰Cheaper: water

Using water reduces costs while still providing moisture.

Rinse rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Stir in bell pepper, carrot, and mixed vegetables; cook for 5 minutes.

Add rice to the pot and stir to coat with oil and vegetables.

Pour in vegetable broth and add thyme and bay leaf.

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

Simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 15-20 minutes.

Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes.

Fluff rice with a fork and season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Serve warm as a side or main dish.

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