Easy Curry Rice is not only a delicious side dish but it can be the centerpiece for ethnic side dishes with a Middle Eastern or Asian flare.
Do you want an easy side dish or a main dish? A main dish that can be the centerpiece of ethnic side dishes from the Mid-East or Asia? Then stay right here because Easy Curry Rice is for you.
The curry spice adds a nice flavor and changes up the rice enough to make it taste very different. A versatile recipe and I think you will keep in you recipe box.
Easy Curry Rice
Easy Curry Rice is not only a delicious side dish but it can be the centerpiece for ethnic side dishes with a Middle Eastern or Asian flare.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 201kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup long grain rice and 2 cups water
- 16 ounces vegetable broth
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup onion white, chopped
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup peas - fresh or frozen
- 2 fresh green onions cut, for sprinkling over the top when serving - I also use fresh marjoram when it is in my garden
Instructions
- Cook the rice with the vegetable broth and to make it super easy use a Rice Cooker. Otherwise, use the instructions on your rice package.
- While the rice is cooking - in a large skillet - saute the chopped white onion and green bell pepper in one tablespoon water until the onion is translucent. About 10 to 15 minutes.
- Stir in the curry powder, salt and pepper.
- Stir on low for 5 minutes.
- Add the cooked rice and frozen peas to the skillet mixture and heat through.
- Serve with the chopped green onions sprinkled over the top.
Notes
IF FREEZING: Please follow any of the directions defined in my article Food Preparation for the Freezer. TO PREPARE AFTER FREEZING: Take out of freezer and put in the refrigerator at least 6 to 8 hours before heating (or the day before). Heat in the microwave for about 3 minutes. Stir halfway through. Check for temperature and serve hot.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Easy Curry Rice
Amount Per Serving (1 cup)
Calories 201
% Daily Value*
Sodium 678mg28%
Potassium 195mg6%
Carbohydrates 43g14%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 310IU6%
Vitamin C 33.7mg41%
Calcium 29mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Such a pretty color. It was a nice surprise on our dinner plates and everybody ate it all up. Nice change for a side and thanks!
Everything would remain the same Ainoa! That should taste good too.
Ok! 🙂 And what if I use long brown rice instead of the white one? Would the recipe ingredients’ measures change?
Yes Ainoa! Thank you!
The quantity of salt reffers to 1 teaspoon + 1/2 teaspoon?? Love the recipe!
Yes, that’s right Donna and thanks so much for taking your time to type this out for us. I make it the old fashioned way too sometimes. It is so good! Adding veggies makes it a meal for me and I love it. I am so glad you are here and thanks for your kind words.
Another technique for cooking seasoned white rice (or any 20 minute rice) with vegetables is saute vegetables like onions, peppers, mushrooms with the seasoning on medium high heat for a few minutes until onions are translucent, stirring frequently so not to burn. Add the dry rice and continue to saute a couple more minutes, stirring constantly, until rice changes color slightly. Add liquid, bring to boil, cover, set heat to low and cook 20 minutes. I add veggies like broccoli, carrots, cauliflower at the same time as the water. Greens like spinach can be added to the top of the pot after the liquid boils, just before covering with the lid. Using coconut milk or low sodium vegetable or no-chicken broth for liquid adds flavor. I like cooking everything together in one pot. P.S. I love your website. I’m new to vegan. You have so many good recipes that seem easy to make and practical.
YUM!!!!
What a great idea! I will do this !
eat in romaine wraps mmm
Excellent comment Lea! Yes, it would be wonderful. You could add fresh peas if you can find them or sugar snap peas. Small chopped pieces of red bell pepper would be a nice addition too. I would toss with a Italian dressing or an oil and vinegar mix.
Thought this might be a nice light base for a summer salad… what do you think? Add some peas? What else would you suggest?
Thanks Peter and it is! 🙂
Looks really light and flavorful