Leftover Rainbow Rice w/Chutney
If you’re looking for a tasty and healthy alternative to traditional fried rice, then this rainbow rice recipe is just for you.
Filled with a colorful mix of vegetables, it packs a nutritional punch while also being a fun and delicious meal. The recipe is easy to make, and you can use any vegetables you have on hand, making it a great way to use up leftovers.
And to make it even more scrumptious, a homemade tomato-sesame chutney is included that bring the flavor to the next level. Perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, and a great way to add more veggies to your diet, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household.
Let’s go!
Rainbow Rice
Recipe Video
Ingredients
To prepare chutney
- 3 medium tomatoes (cooked and skin peeled)
- 1/2 cup toasted sesame
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 inch ginger
- 3 green chilies
- Salt
- Pepper
To prepare rainbow rice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 inch ginger (minced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 green chilies (minced)
- 2 cups common mushroom (sliced)
- 1/4 cup onion (chopped)
- 1/2 cup carrot (chopped)
- 1/2 cup green peas
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers
- 1 cup sliced cabbage
- Salt
- Pepper
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 3 cups leftover rice
- 1/2 cup green onion
Instructions
Step A: Prepare chutney
- In a blender, add all the chutney ingredients. Blend until 'creamy'. Transfer to a bowl and let it chill in the fridge.
Step B: Prepare rice
- Set a thick-bottomed saute pan over medium heat. Add oil.
- Once it's hot, add the minced ginger + garlic + chilies and stir-saute for 1 minute.
- Add mushrooms and stir-saute for 4-5 minutes.
- Next, add onion and stir-saute for 1 minute.
- Now, add carrots + green peas + bell peppers + cabbage + salt + pepper. Mix well and stir-cook for 5-6 minutes, or until excess moisture is gone and they're lightly 'fried'.
- Add leftover rice + soy sauce + vinegar. Mix well.
- Turn up the heat to high and stir-cook for 4-5 minutes, or until excess moisture is gone.
- Turn off the heat. Sprinkle freshly chopped green onion and give it a quick stir.
- Rainbow rice is ready. Serve it hot alongside tomato-sesame chutney. 🙂
Notes
Nutrition
If you liked this Rainbow Rice, check out this CREAMY Vegan Mushroom Risotto recipe we posted earlier.
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