Roasted Vegetables with Brown Rice ( Eat Well Stay Well Recipes )
by Tarla Dalal
Roasted vegetables with brown rice, long grained rice when cooked is aromatic and is best suited for this recipe. Oven-roasted vegetables have a unique flavour that sautéed vegetables cannot match with a predominant garlic taste. A complete meal that is full of veggies and all required nutrients.
Roasted Vegetables with Brown Rice ( Eat Well Stay Well Recipes ) recipe - How to make Roasted Vegetables with Brown Rice ( Eat Well Stay Well Recipes )
Soaking Time: 10 Minutes Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Baking Time: 35 Minutes Baking Temperature: 200°C (400°F) Total Time:
Makes 4 servings
For The Brown Rice
1 cup long grained rice (basmati)
1 tsp olive oil or oil
1/4 cup sliced onions
1/2 tsp sugar
salt to taste
For The Vegetables
3 cups mixed vegetables
(carrot , broccoli , red and green capsicum ,
baby corn) , cut into 25 mm. (1") pieces
1 tbsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
2 tsp olive oil or
salt to taste
For The Cheese Sauce
3/4 cup chopped cauliflower or
1 tsp butter
1/2 tbsp plain flour (maida)
3/4 cup low fat milk (99.7% fat-free)
salt and to taste
1/4 tsp dried mixed herbs
1/4 cup grated mozzrella cheese
Other Ingredients
2 tbsp milk
For the brown rice
- For the brown rice
- Clean, wash and soak the rice for 10 minutes. Drain and keep aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a non-stick kadhai. Add the onions and sugar; sauté on a slow flame till the onions turn dark brown in colour, while stirring continuously.
- Add the rice and salt; sauté on a medium flame for another 3 to 4 minutes, while stirring continuously.
- Add 2 cups of hot water, mix well and cover and simmer on a slow flame till the rice is cooked. Keep aside.
For the roasted vegetables
- For the roasted vegetables
- Combine all the ingredients in a baking tray and toss well.
- Bake in pre-heated oven at 200°c (400°f) for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring once in between till they are slightly brown in colour. Keep aside.
For the cheese sauce
- For the cheese sauce
- Combine the cauliflower with 1 cup of water in a non-stick pan and simmer until soft.
- When cool, blend in a mixer till smooth. Strain and keep aside.
- Heat the butter in a deep non-stick pan, add the flour and sauté over a medium flame for a few seconds, while stirring continuously.
- Add the milk and cauliflower purée, mix well and cook over a medium flame till it thickens, while stirring continuously.
- Add the salt, pepper, mixed herbs and cheese, mix well and simmer for another 5 minutes. Keep aside.
How to proceed
- How to proceed
- Put the milk at the bottom of a glass baking tray and spread one portion of the brown rice in an even layer and then spread the roasted vegetables over it.
- Pour the cheese sauce over the rice and spread it evenly.
- Cover with an aluminium foil and bake in a pre-heated oven at 200°c (400°f) for 10 minutes or microwave for 2 minutes. Ensure you do not use aluminium foil while microwaving, as it may cause a spark. Serve hot.
Energy | 287 cal |
Protein | 9.8 g |
Carbohydrates | 47.1 g |
Fiber | 7.2 g |
Fat | 6.4 g |
Cholesterol | 6 mg |
Vitamin A | 650.7 mcg |
Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
Vitamin B3 | 1.6 mg |
Vitamin C | 36.4 mg |
Folic Acid | 34.3 mcg |
Calcium | 158.3 mg |
Iron | 1.8 mg |
Magnesium | 76.4 mg |
Phosphorus | 281.1 mg |
Sodium | 145.7 mg |
Potassium | 199.7 mg |
Zinc | 0.9 mg |