Veggie Quinoa and brown rice

This veggie filled brown rice and quinoa is such a filling and healthy dish that it has become one of my favorite.

Since you are already here looking for either quinoa or brown rice dishes you should definitely try it

Veggie Quinoa and brown rice

Veggie Quinoa and brown rice

Ingredients

1. 1 cup brown rice
2. 1/2 cup quinoa washed
3. 1/2 cup each of mushrooms chopped, carrots chopped, peas, zucchini, corn
4. 1/4 cup finely chopped onions
5. 2 garlic pods  grated
6. 1 teaspoon butter + 1 teaspoon olive oil
7. 1 chicken bouillon
8. 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Note: Read the cooking directions for the brown rice and quinoa. Mine needed 55 minutes for brown rice and 10-12 minutes for quinoa. So I cooked brown rice for 40 minutes before putting in the quinoa in the same pot

In a pot boil 2 cups of water with the chicken bouillon and add the brown rice to it. Let it simmer for 40 minutes.

In a pan heat the butter + olive oil and fry the onions till they become tender. Add garlic and fry for a minute. Add all the vegetables and fry for 5-7 minutes. Set aside.

After the rice cooks for 40 minutes add 1/2 more cup of water and add quinoa and mix well. Add all the vegetables and stir to combine and simmer for 10-15 minutes. Cut the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes. Mix in the black pepper. Serve as is or if desired sprinkle with some cheese and enjoy with grilled chicken or salmon