This delicious and nutritious Riz aux légumes dish is the perfect toddler meal for toddlers in Australia. Packed with flavour and essential vitamins and minerals, this one-pot dish is easy to prepare and is sure to be a hit with your little ones. Try our recipe today and see why it’s one of the most popular toddler recipes in Australia!

General Information

Servings: 4
Keywords: Riz, Aux Légumes, Toddler Friendly
Calories: 315 kcal
Protein: 14.2 g
Carbs: 47.9 g
Fats: 6.4 g
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil
• 1 small red onion, chopped into pieces about the size of a fingernail
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 cups of long grain rice (about 250 g)
• 2 cups of vegetable broth or water (500 ml)
• 2 cups of mixed vegetables, cut into pieces no larger than the size of a pencil eraser (such as carrots, peas, corn, and green beans)
• 1/2 teaspoon of freshly chopped parsely
• 1/4 teaspoon of ground black pepper

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add the onions and garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until the onions are soft.
3. Add the rice and stir, cooking for 2-3 more minutes.
4. Add the vegetable broth and increase the heat to high.
5. Once the liquid begins to boil, reduce the heat to low and cover the saucepan with a lid.
6. Simmer for 20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and all of the liquid is absorbed.
7. After the 20 minutes, add the mixed vegetables and stir.
8. Cover the saucepan with the lid and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
9. Sprinkle the parsley and pepper over the cooked rice, stirring gently to combine.
10. Serve hot with your favorite side dishes, and enjoy!

Recommended Sides

• Salad
• Roasted vegetables
• Steamed broccoli