Veggie (or Quinoa) Rice

Name: Veggie (or Quinoa) Rice
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cup uncooked white rice (or Quinoa); 1 3/4 cup water; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper; 1 cup zucchini squash, peeled and diced; 1 cup chopped mushrooms; 1 tbsp minced garlic; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 tsp oregano (or italian seasoning mix); 1 salt & pepper to taste

11 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 1/4 cup uncooked white rice (or Quinoa)
1 3/4 cup water
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup zucchini squash, peeled and diced
1 cup chopped mushrooms
1 tbsp minced garlic
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tsp oregano (or italian seasoning mix)
1 salt & pepper to taste

Directions

1

Saute veggies in olive oil till soft.
2

(I used the insides of the zucchini for stuffed zucchini boats.)
3

Add in garlic, rice or Quinoa and oregano, saute 1 minute more.
4

Add in water and bring to a boil.
5

Turn off heat and cover and let sit till most all water is absorbed.
6

If substituting with quinoa reduce to a low simmer and stir occasionally until liquid is completely absorbed.
7

Stir in Parmesan cheese and extra seasoning if desired serve.
8

Enjoy as a main dish or side with fish, Pork chops, steak or chicken!