Easy Ugandan Vegetable Rice Recipe | Mom's Village Kitchen

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats while canola is often less expensive.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth can be lower in sodium and more flavorful.

green bell peppers

🥗Healthier: red bell peppers

💰Cheaper: zucchini

Red bell peppers are sweeter and more nutritious, while zucchini is often cheaper.

cabbage

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: lettuce

Kale adds more nutrients, while lettuce is a lighter, cheaper alternative.

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

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

Sauté chopped onions until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Add diced carrots and cook for another 3-4 minutes until tender.

Stir in chopped tomatoes and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.

Add fresh green peas and French beans, mixing well to combine.

Pour in water or broth and bring to a boil.

Add rinsed rice, salt, and coriander.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is cooked.

Remove from heat and let sit covered for a few minutes.

Fluff rice with a fork before serving.

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