Stock + Veggies + Grain + Spices

The best way to make this an easy recipe is to have things prepared beforehand. If you pick a day to chop and prep, it's fast, nutritious, and delicious!

The recipe name says it all - combining those ingredients is a surefire way to make a one pot wonder.

If you like it the first time around, you're likely to make it again. I have several times. But depending on the season, the vegetables in your refrigerator, and whatever spice mood you're in, it's unlikely (unless you pay particular attention) that you'll make the exact same thing twice.

Ingredients:
Approximately 2 cups chicken broth or stock
I make chicken stock or broth (not the same thing) in bathes and store it in the freezer in about 2 couple containers.
For my chicken stock or broth recipe click here 
Approximately two cups of a variety of chopped up vegetables.
A half cup of a grain, such as quinoa, bulgar, some sort of rice, wheat berries, farro
A combination of spices
A suggestion that I thought worked well: salt, pepper, turmeric, cumin, and cardamon (more cardamon than the others - gives it a somewhat lemony taste)

Directions:
1) In a pot (I used a 3.5 quart pot) add some broth or stock to cover the bottom, a centimeter or so. If the broth/stock is frozen, like it was when I made it last night, place the frozen block in the pot, turn on the stovetop, allow some of it to melt, and then place the remaining frozen block in a bowl off to the side.
2) Add your fruits/vegetables and allow them to cook a bit.
Last night I used the following: tomatoes, red pepper, carrots, green onion, bok choy.
3) Return the block of frozen stock to the pot, so that it now sits on top of the vegetables. Allow the broth/stock to melt and the vegetables to cook, until the harder pieces, such as the carrots, are softened.
4) Add a half cup of whichever grain you choose. Make sure there's enough broth/stock to allow the grain to cook. If there isn't, add more broth/stock or water.
With this recipe, if you add more liquid, you can turn what you're making into soup.
5) Add in your spices. Taste as you go. You can add more of a spice as you go... not so easy to remove it once it's in there.

If you like, add some shredded parmesan or asiago cheese to the top when serving. This adds a nice touch.

I again forgot to take a picture of the final result, but I did take this picture while I was cooking (step 3)

Please let me know what you think! xo