fast food 4 rice vegetables vegan beans and grains
Caren Parihar
Ingredients
* Brown rice
* Black beans
* Quinoa
* Lentils
* Broccoli
* Carrots
* Bell peppers
* Onions
* Garlic
* Olive oil
* Cumin
* Chili powder
* Salt
* Pepper
Steps
If you're looking for a healthy and filling meal that's also vegan and easy to make, look no further than this 4 rice vegetables vegan beans and grains recipe! Here are the steps you need to follow to create this delicious dish:
Ingredients:
* 1 cup of brown rice
* 1 cup of quinoa
* 1 cup of lentils
* 2 cups of mixed vegetables (such as broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots)
* 2 tablespoons of olive oil
* 1 onion, chopped
* 3 cloves of garlic, minced
* 1 teaspoon of cumin
* Salt and pepper to taste
* Fresh herbs (such as parsley or cilantro) for garnish
Directions:
1. Cook the brown rice according to package instructions. While the rice is cooking, cook the quinoa in a separate pot following the same instructions.
2. Rinse and drain the lentils before cooking them in a saucepan with enough water to cover them by about an inch. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 30 minutes or until the lentils are tender.
3. While the rice, quinoa, and lentils are cooking, chop up the mixed vegetables and set them aside.
4. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic and cook for about 2 minutes or until they start to soften.
5. Add the cumin, salt, and pepper to the skillet and stir well.
6. Add the mixed vegetables to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes or until they start to brown slightly.
7. Once all the rice, quinoa, lentils, and vegetables are cooked, mix them together in a large bowl.
8. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs.
This recipe makes a great lunch or dinner for one person and can easily be doubled to serve more people. It's also perfect for meal prep as it stores well in the fridge for up to 5 days. Enjoy!