Brown Rice Veggie Medley
Nutritious veggie packed brown rice side dish
Steps
Steam brown rice , covered in broth and seasonings for 30 minutes.
Add diced carrots.
Continue covered steaming for 10 more minutes.
Add chopped celery , peppers and leeks.
Continue covered steaming for 5 more minutes.
Add sliced zucchini squash last 5 minutes of covered steaming.
Total steaming time: 50 minutes.
Steaming time for veggies may be lengthened or shortened depending on individual tastes.
Salt may be added according to individual tastes.
Use veggie , mushroom broth , or plain water instead of chicken broth , if preferred.
Add more broth during veggie steaming if needed.
Sprinkle on 1 t of shredded parm.
Cheese just before serving , if desired.
Garnish with cool , fresh quartered tomatoes just before serving.
Ingredients
brown rice, low sodium chicken broth, salt free herb and spice seasoning mix, celery, carrot, leek, zucchini, yellow bell pepper