Monday, December 13, 2010

One Pan Rice and Veggies


I have much more sophisticated cookware, but I just keep coming back to my cheepy nesting camping pans (most often the smallest of them).  In this example, I throw a portion size (about 1/4 cup) of Basmati rice into the bottom of the pan with a little cold (or room temp) water.  I swish it around and dump the water, removing the excess starch.  I add twice as much water as rice to the pan and place the steamer basket on top.  Add whatever vegetables you want to steam to the basket. I often choose broccoli or snow peas with mushrooms. Place the lid on your pot, bring to a boil, and simmer for about 12 minutes.  If you'd like to make a quick homemade glaze in the pan lid (takes only a few extra minutes) you can add teriyaki glaze to the meal (without need for refrigerating an opened bottle).

I make this quite often for breakfast.  We don't have any rules as to what we can eat during a certain part of the day.  Besides, how would we know when the standard "food rules" apply, since we don't ever know what time it is? ~grin~

Since I make it so often, I mix it up using many different combinations of spices and other ingredients.  I always add a little olive oil to the rice.

Sometimes I have the vegetables on the side and use curry on my rice.  Also, adding a little butter powder to the olive oil, then sprinkle real beacon bits over the top (hey, there's your breakfast food)! 

Other times I opt for adding canned chicken to the teriyaki glaze... well, the possibilities are endless so I'll try to post a few pictures here as I make different combinations.

Each combination is delicious and it only takes one little pan. I can eat out of the small pan (or lid) and clean up is a breeze.

So you can see the ingredients, I'll dump it on a plate... 


~more one pan rice pictures will be added later~ ~homemade Teriyaki Glaze to follow~

8 comments:

  1. Our van camper didn't have a burner. That's nice you have one. It looks very good. Who makes these 'food rules' anyway?

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  2. Yeah, who makes the food rules anyway, LOL. I have a double steamer that I use a lot. Your set up is very clever. I love reducing things to the least amount of cookwear.

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  3. I've been reading your blog for awhile now so thought I'd join up. You have neat ideas! We have a Class B rv so I'm always looking for new ideas to use in our little home on wheels!
    Connie

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  4. Thanks Jane, Leigh, and Connie! Glad you're here!

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  5. That looks really good. And, so good for you.

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  6. My old friend Joel made a similar dish, but put the veggies on top of the rice and called it "glop." It really was not gloppy at all, though! I do that a lot--only one pan to deal with. Yours looks great!

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  7. Love it! Great suggestions! Have been eating breakfasts like this for eons. Hadn't tried cooking the rice & veges together...great idea...keeps it tres simple!
    Look forward to all your cooking/recipe ideas!

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  8. Thanks Pidge, Judith, and Renee! Renee, welcome to Vansteaders! Glad you're here!

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