Rice Vegetable Skillet

Total Time

Prep: 10 min. Cook: 30 min.

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Oct. 16, 2022
“This is a favorite vegetable casserole of ours," writes Arlene Lee of Holland, Manitoba. "It's very filling served over rice, and the cheese gives the veggies extra flavor. Great warmed up the next day if any is left!”

Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 medium carrots, sliced
  • 1-1/2 cups cauliflowerets
  • 1-1/2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook onion in butter until tender. Add carrots; cook 5 minutes longer. Stir in the cauliflower, broccoli, rice and garlic. Add broth; bring mixture to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until rice is tender. Remove from the heat; stir in the cheese, parsley, salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 164 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 459mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.