Black Venus rice with vegetables

Name: Black Venus rice with vegetables
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Black Venus rice 1.6 cups; Carrots (to clean) 7.1 oz; Zucchini (to be cleaned) 2 ½ cups; Peas 1 &frac18; cup; Red onions (to clean) 3.2 oz; Feta cheese 2 oz; Parsley to taste; Extra virgin olive oil to taste; Salt to taste

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Gluten Free
Vegetarian

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Serving: 4
Cost: Low

PRESENTATION

Black rice with vegetables is really popular in Northern Italy—especially around Lombardy and Piedmont. Seriously good stuff. Folks there just love making healthy rice recipes with local produce. And listen, this black rice recipe is special. You’ve got the rice, known as riso venere in Italy, with its nutty flavor and slightly crunchy texture—way, way different from regular white rice. Plus, its dark, dramatic color makes veggies look super colorful.

Seasonal vegetables bring a pop of color and sweetness, and a handful of feta gives a salty, creamy edge. And it's adding a Mediterranean twist—for real. The dish just balances so perfectly—light veggies, deep rice flavor, and feta that keeps you coming back for more.

In the north, you’ll find various versions of this black rice with vegetables. Sometimes local herbs are added—really changes things—or fresh market finds are swapped in, keeping the dish exciting. It’s great for a quick lunch. And also perfect at a family table, offering something fresh, not too heavy, yet full of flavor. Although feta isn’t classically Italian, it complements the veggies and toasty rice—making this a vegetarian black rice dish that satisfies. The chewy texture of the forbidden rice ensures every bite is interesting. So, so good.

Whether you call it a black rice pilaf or a simple black rice stir-fry, it’s all about those crisp, juicy vegetables coming together with the rice for a meal that’s light but never dull. And the sauce? Personalize it with your favorite spices or whatever’s in season—this is one of those healthy rice recipes that always suits your mood. No question.

How to prepare Black Venus rice with vegetables

To prepare Black Venus rice with vegetables, first cook the rice in salted boiling water for the time indicated on the package 1. Meanwhile, peel the carrots and cut them into cubes about 1/2 inch 2. Trim and cut the zucchini first into sticks 3 and then into cubes of the same size.

Clean and thinly slice the onion 4. Sauté the onion for 2 minutes in a pan with a dash of oil 5, then add the carrots and zucchini 6.

Add the peas 7, salt 8, stir and cook over medium-high heat, stirring often, for 10 minutes 9.

At the end of cooking, add the chopped parsley for aroma 10. Drain the rice and transfer it to the pan 11, then stir to combine the ingredients 12 and plate.

Finish with crumbled feta 13, a few parsley leaves, and a dash of oil 14. Your Black Venus rice with vegetables is ready to be enjoyed 15!

Storage

Black Venus rice with vegetables can be stored in the refrigerator in a closed container for 2 days.

Advice

For a crunchier note, you can add dried fruits like toasted almonds, walnuts, or sesame seeds.

For a vegan version, omit the feta.

Vary the recipe by using seasonal vegetables: for example, pumpkin and broccoli in winter, asparagus and snow peas in spring, cherry tomatoes and eggplants in summer!

If you prefer brown rice, you can take inspiration from this recipe: Brown rice with black cabbage and savoy cabbage!

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Black Venus rice with vegetables

PRESENTATION

How to prepare Black Venus rice with vegetables

Storage

Advice

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