[recipe*] Vegetable Rice Medley

[Guest guest]

This is really great way to get veggies into

fussy family members since it makes such a

tasty side. Leftovers are divine, too.

 

Vegetable Rice Medley

 

1 medium leek (white portion only), minced

4 garlic cloves, minced

2 tsp olive oil

4 1/2 cups vegetable broth

2 cups uncooked long grain rice

2 cups cubed zucchini or summer squash

3/4 cup frozen baby lima beans, thawed

1 tsp ground tumeric

1/2 tsp ground ginger

Dash cayenne pepper

1 can (14.25oz) diced tomatoes, undrained

3/4 cup frozen peas, thawed

1/4 cup minced fresh parsley or cilantro

Lemon wedges or hot pepper sauce, optional

 

In a Dutch oven, saute the leek and garlic in oil until

tender. Add broth, rice, squash, lima beans and

seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and

simmer for 15 minutes. Add the tomatoes and peas;

cover and cook 5 minutes longer. or until liquid is

absorbed and the rice is tender. Serve with lemon or

hot pepper sauce if desired.

Yield: 14 servings

 

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