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Brown Rice and Sautéed Vegetable Meal Prep Box

A healthy, balanced, and fiber-rich meal combining fluffy brown rice with a colorful assortment of vegetables sautéed in olive oil and herbs, perfect for weekly meal prep.

55 min 4 servings 310 cal/serving Easy 8 views
Brown Rice and Sautéed Vegetable Meal Prep Box

Instructions

  1. Sautéing the rice base
    In a non-stick pot, heat one tablespoon of olive oil, then add half of the onion and garlic and stir for two minutes until fragrant. · 2 min
  2. Adding the rice and liquid
    Add the rinsed brown rice and stir it with the onion and garlic for one minute, then pour in the boiling water and one teaspoon of salt. · 1 min
  3. Cooking the brown rice
    Bring the rice to a boil for one minute, then cover the pot, reduce the heat to the lowest setting, and let it simmer slowly for thirty-five minutes without lifting the lid. · 35 min
  4. Sautéing the vegetables
    In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and add the rest of the onion and garlic, then add the carrots, zucchini, broccoli, and bell pepper. · 3 min
  5. Seasoning and finishing the vegetables
    Season the vegetables with the remaining half teaspoon of salt, black pepper, and oregano, and continue stir-frying quickly for six to eight minutes until the vegetables are tender yet still slightly crisp. · 7 min
  6. Combining and assembling the boxes
    Once the rice has finished cooking, remove it from the heat and let it rest covered for five minutes, then fluff it with a fork, mix it with the sautéed vegetables, and divide it evenly into four meal prep containers. · 5 min

Nutrition / serving

310
cal
7.5
protein g
54
carbs g
8
fat g

Chef's tips

To achieve tender and fluffy brown rice without it becoming mushy, make sure to pre-soak it in lukewarm water for half an hour before cooking, and never lift the pot lid during the steaming process.