Simple And Healthy One-Pot Rice Recipes, Each With A Different Flavor And Nutritional Profile

 Simple And Healthy One-Pot Rice Recipes, Each With A Different Flavor And Nutritional Profile

# 1. **One-Pot Spinach and Rice**

**Ingredients**

- 1 cup rice (brown or white)

- 1 tablespoon olive oil

- 1 onion, chopped

- 2 garlic cloves, minced

- 3 cups fresh spinach (or kale)

- 1 can of chickpeas (drained and rinsed)-

-  2 cups vegetable broth

- 1 teaspoon cumin

- Salt and pepper to taste

- Lemon wedges for serving

**Instructions**

1. Heat oil in a pot and sauté the onion and garlic until softened.

2. Add the rice, cumin, salt, and pepper, and stir for a minute.

3. Pour in the vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover. Simmer for 15-20 minutes.

4. In the last 5 minutes, stir in the spinach and chickpeas.

5. Serve with a squeeze of lemon.

# 2. **One-Pot Coconut Curry Rice**

**Ingredients**

- 1 cup basmati rice

- 1 tablespoon coconut oil

- 1 onion, chopped

- 2 garlic cloves, minced

- 1 tablespoon curry powder

- 1 can coconut milk (400ml)

- 1 cup water

- 1 cup chopped vegetables (carrots, bell peppers, etc.)

- 1 can lentils (drained and rinsed)

- Fresh cilantro for garnish

**Instructions**

1. Sauté onion and garlic in coconut oil until soft.

2. Add curry powder, rice, and veggies, and stir for 1-2 minutes.

3. Pour in coconut milk and water, bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes.

4. Add lentils in the last 5 minutes.

5. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve.

# 3. **One-Pot Mexican Rice and Beans**

**Ingredients**

- 1 cup rice

- 1 tablespoon olive oil

- 1 onion, chopped

- 2 garlic cloves, minced

- 1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)

- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)

- 1 can diced tomatoes (with juice)

- 2 cups vegetable broth

- 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon chili powder

- Salt and pepper to taste

- Fresh lime juice and cilantro for garnish

**Instructions**

1. Sauté onion and garlic in oil until soft.

2. Add rice, cumin, and chili powder. Stir for 1-2 minutes.

3. Add black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and broth. Heat to the point of boiling, decrease intensity, cover, and stew for 15-20 minutes.

4. Fluff rice and serve with lime juice and cilantro.

# 4. **One-Pot Lemon Herb Rice with Chicken**

**Ingredients**

- 1 cup brown rice

- 1 tablespoon olive oil

- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)

- 1 onion, chopped

- 2 garlic cloves, minced

- 2 cups chicken broth

- Zest and juice of 1 lemon

- 1 teaspoon dried oregano

- Salt and pepper to taste

- Fresh parsley for garnish

**Instructions**

1. Heat oil in a pot and brown the chicken pieces. Remove and set aside.

2. Sauté onion and garlic in a similar pot until delicate.

3. Add rice, oregano, salt, and pepper, stirring for a minute.

4. Pour in the broth and lemon juice. Heat to the point of boiling, decrease intensity, cover, and stew for 15-20 minutes. 

5. Add the chicken back as of now

# 5. **One-Pot Tomato Basil Rice**

**Ingredients**

- 1 cup rice

- 1 tablespoon olive oil

- 1 onion, chopped

- 2 garlic cloves, minced

- 1 can diced tomatoes (with juice)

- 2 cups vegetable broth

- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

- Salt and pepper to taste

- Fresh basil leaves for garnish

**Instructions**

1. Sauté onion and garlic in oil until soft.

2. Add rice, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, and stir.

3. Pour in diced tomatoes and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes.

4. Once cooked, fluff the rice and garnish with fresh basil.

These recipes are easy to prepare, delicious, and packed with nutrients!