Easy Mixed Vegetable Rice

Ingredients

• 2 cups basmati rice
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 2 tbsp Chicken Bouillon (Better Than Bouillon, Roasted Chicken Base)
• 2-3 cloves garlic minced
• 2 cups frozen mixed vegetable
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

• In a large pot, add olive oil and minced garlic and cook under medium heat till fragrant (this goes quick!). Do not brown or burn garlic. 
• Add rice to pot. Stir and cook for a minute. Then add water and chicken bouillon. Stir to combine. Bring to medium high heat and to a boil.
• Once the water boils, lower to medium low heat, cover pot (make sure it is fairly tight), and cook for 15-17 minutes.
• Bring frozen mixed vegetable to bowl. Microwave for 20-30 seconds, or until vegetable is soft (do not overcook). Drain access water.
• Once rice is cooked, remove cover and use spatula to stir and fluff rice. Add mixed vegetable to rice. Stir and combine.
• Serve and enjoy!