Description
Purple rice is a delightful and nutritious grain that transforms any meal into a culinary masterpiece. With its striking violet color, nutty flavor, and chewy texture, it’s perfect for impressing guests or adding flair to weeknight dinners. This versatile dish pairs beautifully with various vegetables and proteins, ensuring an unforgettable dining experience that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup purple rice
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, peas, carrots)
Instructions
- Rinse the purple rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed rice, broth, olive oil, and salt.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat; then reduce heat to low and cover.
- Simmer for 30-35 minutes without lifting the lid.
- While the rice cooks, chop your favorite vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- Once cooked, let the rice sit covered for an additional 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork and stirring in the vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (185g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg