Vegetable white rice (White rice with vegetables)

Vegetable rice is simply white rice with vegetables and is an easy way to turn a boring pot of white rice to something fun to eat. This rice recipe shouldn't be confused with vegetable fried rice which is what our nigerian fried rice recipe is. Simple recipes are always a delight to make and this easy dinner recipe is no different.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 cups Parboiled long grain rice (I used Basmati)
• 200 g String beans (washed and cut up in 2 in sizes)
• 200 g Carrots (cleaned and cut up in cubes or thin slices)
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt (or to taste)
• 1 Tablespoon butter (optional)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Wash rice thoroughly till water runs clear.
2. 2Transfer rice to a pot and add water, salt and butter if using.
3. 3Bring rice to boil without the lid on and allow to cook for about 20 minutes.
4. 4Stir in in the chopped veggies. Cover pot and allow to cook for another 5 minutes.
5. 5Turn off heat and move pot away from hot burner. Leave pot covered for another 5 mins then fluff with fork.
6. 6Serve hot or warm with any sauce or stew you like.