Recipe for vegetable rice

Ingredients:
- 1 cup of white rice
- 2 cups of water
- 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 cup of frozen peas
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- 1 teaspoon of cumin
- 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley

Instructions:
1. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
3. Add the bell pepper, carrot, zucchini, and peas to the pot and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Add the rice to the pot and stir to combine with the vegetables.
5. Add the water, salt, black pepper, paprika, and cumin to the pot and stir well.
6. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot with a lid. Let the rice simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed and the rice is cooked through.
7. Remove the pot from the heat and let it sit, covered, for another 5 minutes.
8. Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in the chopped parsley before serving.
9. Enjoy your delicious vegetable rice as a side dish or a main course!

Ingredients:

- 1 cup basmati rice, rinsed and soaked for at least 30 minutes
- 2 cups vegetable broth or water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 carrot, chopped
- 1 celery stalk, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Drain the rice and set aside.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
3. Add the onion, carrot, celery, and green bell pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until softened.
4. Stir in the zucchini, peas, corn, oregano, and basil. Cook for 2-3 minutes longer.
5. Add the rice and stir to combine.
6. Pour in the vegetable broth or water. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through and the liquid has been absorbed.
8. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes before fluffing and serving.

Tips:

- You can use any type of vegetables you have on hand.
- For a richer flavor, use brown rice instead of white rice.
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice for a bright and refreshing flavor.
- Serve with grilled chicken or fish for a complete meal.