Ingredients:

• 1 cup white Basmati rice (Natural Life)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 fresh onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
• 1 teaspoon salt (Natural Life)
• ½ teaspoon black pepper (Natural Life)
• ½ teaspoon turmeric (Natural Life)
• ½ teaspoon onion powder (Natural Life)
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder (Natural Life)
• 1 vegetable stock cube
• 2 cups water

Instructions

1. Rinse the basmati rice with cold water until the water runs clear. Then drain the rice and set it aside.
2. In a pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 2–3 minutes. Add the frozen vegetables and continue to sauté for a further 3–4 minutes, until the vegetables have slightly softened.
3. Add the rice to the pot and stir for 1–2 minutes, so that it becomes coated with the vegetables and olive oil.
4. Add the salt, pepper, turmeric, onion powder, and garlic powder. Stir well to combine.
5. Dissolve the vegetable stock cube in 2 cups of water and pour it into the pot. Stir well. Cover the pot with a lid and allow the rice to simmer for about 15–20 minutes, or until all the liquid has been absorbed.
6. Once the rice is cooked, remove the pot from the heat and leave it to rest for 5 minutes with the lid on.
7. Fluff the rice with a fork. Serve with the vegetables and enjoy as a main course or a side dish!