Vegetable stew with rice
4 servings
30 minutes
Vegetable stew with rice is a fragrant and warming dish of French cuisine that combines simplicity and sophistication. Originating from rustic French recipes, it was created as a nourishing meal for the whole family using available seasonal vegetables. The flavor of this dish is rich and layered: the sweetness of carrots, the mild sharpness of onions, fresh notes of celery, the aroma of Provençal herbs, and the creamy tenderness of brown rice that absorbs all the juices of the ingredients. Vegetable stew is perfect as a main dish or as an accompaniment to meat and fish delicacies. It can be served hot, enjoying the rich texture and golden crust of rice that has been sautéed to perfection. This recipe embodies gastronomic warmth and a cozy family dinner.
1
Heat a skillet over medium heat and add oil. Sauté onion, carrot, celery, herbs de Provence, and salt for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Onion: 1 head
- Carrot: 1 piece
- Chopped celery stalk: 0.3 glass
- Provencal herbs: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 0.5 teaspoon
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
2
Add some oil if the pan seems dry.
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
3
Add rice, sauté while stirring for 5 minutes until all ingredients are heated and mixed.
- Brown rice: 2 glasss
4
The rice is ready to serve. If you are not serving it immediately, lower the heat, add a little oil, and let the rice steam for 7-10 minutes or until a golden crust forms. If the rice starts to stick to the pan, flip the browned pieces, add a bit more oil, and continue frying. The more time you spend at this stage, the tastier the rice will be.
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
5
If you use leftover stew, add it before serving and heat it well.
- Brown rice: 2 glasss