Easy Oven-Baked Rice With Vegetables

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Diana Rattray
Diana Rattray
Diana Rattray
Southern-cuisine expert and cookbook author Diana Rattray has created more than 5,000 recipes and articles in her 20 years as a food writer.
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Updated on 12/8/21
Easy rice with vegetables

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Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 60 mins
Total: 70 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
100 Calories
3g Fat
16g Carbs
2g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6
Amount per serving
Calories 100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g 4%
Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 599mg 26%
Total Carbohydrate 16g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 2g
Vitamin C 15mg 77%
Calcium 21mg 2%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 139mg 3%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

This easy rice recipe is baked in the oven and includes vegetables, making it a tasty side dish or main meatless meal. The mixture of chopped celery, onion, bell pepper, and carrot adds a variety of colors, flavors, and textures, and the chicken broth and garlic powder contribute a nice flavor. All of the ingredients are combined in a baking dish, covered, and cooked until everything is tender, meaning this recipe easy enough for a weeknight but also ideal for serving at a family gathering. The baked rice dish is perfect for accompanying a roasted chicken or turkey, baked fish, pork chops, or even a beef roast. Feel free to make it a main dish by adding some ham, chicken, leftover roast beef, or tofu.

Ingredients

  • 1 stalk celery, finely chopped

  • 1 small onion, finely chopped

  • 1/2 green pepper, finely chopped

  • 1 carrot, finely chopped

  • 1 1/2 cups long-grain rice, uncooked

  • 2 1/2 cups chicken broth

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 dash ground red pepper

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

    Easy rice with vegtables ingredients
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  2. Preheat the oven to 350 F.

  3. Combine all of the ingredients in a 2-quart baking dish and stir well.

    Combine ingredients in a baking dish
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  4. Cover tightly and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.

    Cover dish
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  5. Serve alongside your choice of entrée and enjoy.

Recipe Variations

  • Feel free to swap out some of the vegetables for your favorites or whatever you have on hand. Green peas, spinach, asparagus, tomatoes, and green beans are all good choices. Add leafy greens and more tender vegetables toward the end of cooking time.
  • For added flavor, mix in fresh or dried herbs, such as parsley, oregano, and basil.
  • Saute the vegetables with onion and garlic in oil before adding to the rest of the ingredients and baking.
  • Give the dish a creamy finish by stirring in some shredded cheese once it's cooked; simply cover the pan and let sit to allow the cheese to melt.
  • Swap out the white rice for yellow rice and use red pepper or a combination of colored peppers. Top with sliced avocado and serve alongside carne asada.
  • For a complete meal, place raw seasoned chicken parts on top of the rice mixture, cover, and bake until the chicken is fully cooked, which may take closer to an hour and a half.

Tip

You can simply make this recipe vegetarian by substituting the chicken broth for vegetable broth.