How to make arroz blanco con verduras

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers healthy fats while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

carrots

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed vegetables

Zucchini is lower in calories, while frozen veggies are often cheaper.

green beans

🥗Healthier: asparagus

💰Cheaper: broccoli

Asparagus is nutritious, while broccoli is often less expensive.

bell pepper

🥗Healthier: red pepper flakes

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Red pepper flakes add spice, while cabbage is a cost-effective filler.

Heat a 2-quart pan over medium heat and add cooking oil.

Chop onion, garlic, and tomatillo into small pieces and add to the pan.

Cook the onion, garlic, and tomatillo until fragrant and the rice is golden brown, about 10 minutes.

Bring 7 cups of water to a boil in a separate pot.

Add 2 cups of jasmine rice to the pan and stir to coat with oil and vegetables.

Add Nor Suiza and salt to the rice, stirring to combine.

Pour in boiling water, ensuring not all water is used at once.

Add half a bag of frozen vegetables to the rice.

Allow the mixture to come to a boil, keeping an eye on it to prevent drying out.

After 5-7 minutes, add the remaining water and stir slightly.

Cover the pan and let it cook until the rice is tender, about 8 minutes.

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