Make this once and you’ll be hooked

EASY RICE BAKE RECIPE guidelines
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Super delicious and a stunning crowd pleaser. Great for family style meals, big batch meal prep our hungry crowds.
What is important in this recipe is the ratio of rice to liquid, covering and oven heating.
Ideally the ratio is 2 cups rice with a total of 4 cups liquid. Remember that. Getting all the mise en place ready for assembling before oven part makes it super simple.
You could easily sub pre-cut frozen veg and store bought veg broth for quick and easy.
Add whatever veg you like - be mindful of timing each veg might take to cook. This can easily be done WFPB SOS if desired.
Yes, you can freeze for leftovers later. Adjust as desired just make sure to account for the rice to liquid ratio and take into account the veg added.
If you want more protein add tofu, tempeh, seitan or more beans, lentils, nutritional yeast etc.
You got this!
EASY RICE AND VEG BAKE:
Oven temp 350f / 185 f
2 cups basmati rice (Jasmine works too or quick cook brown rice)
1 can chickpeas with liquid
Broth and Veg:
3 cups water
1 leek, sliced and washed
½ fresh corn from 2 cobs, save cobs
4 celery sticks, diced
1 onion, diced
4 medium carrots, diced
Veg Bouillon, to taste
Olive oil (optional)
2 tablespoons Tomato paste - for frying before adding veg
Veg toppers:
1 red onion, cut into sections
2 medium courgette/summer squash, zucchini
200g green beans, handful, diced
2 TBS vegan butter (optional)
2 red peppers, roasted
Smashed seasonings: toasted
3 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon fennel seeds
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
½ teaspoon white pepper corns
2 dried chilies
Toast, smash and add.
Use powdered seasonings and skip the toasting if you don’t have whole, it’ll still be good.
Make the broth, strain, save the veg, save the broth and let cool.
Cut and prep all the veg toppers (optional) if you don’t prep them as in the video cut them smaller and add to dish before adding to the oven. Or use frozen veg
Play with ingredients, make it your own and enjoy!

[@cn4017]

I’m very new to being vegetarian and had been at a loss with how to move past steamed veggies or making do with one salad recipe on repeat. After watching some of your videos, I am beginning to feel less despairing in the kitchen. I went to the grocery today and stocked up on healthy herbs and seasonings. I’m chopping veggies with confidence. It’s an unpretentious start. Thank you for being a great teacher.

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Keep up the good work, I have faith in you. Thanks for watching and glad I can be of benefit.

[@atruenut]

Learn a few bean or lentil stews. Eat them with a crusty bread and a side salad. Cant go wrong

[@brionfitzgerald1785]

I highly recommend his Wicked Healthy book. My girlfriend got it for me, and he has a LOT of variety, tips on prep items for your pantry, alternative suggestions, and just some really amazing recipes. I just made his Reuben sandwich (again) this weekend, and I am amazed at how good it is by simply following his methods.

[@natalieamore8195]

❤😊 . I make a large pot to freeze in different size containers so I always have it available. I find adding different herbs such as fennel and celery boosts the flavor of the vegetable broth.

[@lesliesc13]

Great video! I can’t wait to try this one. ❤

[@TravelGeeq]

People are always giving you crap about your vegan lifestyle, but personally as a non-vegan I truly appreciate each one of these and I think your recipes are absolutely delicious. Keep going amigo 💪

[@patavinity1262]

Are they? Who is?

[@os2958]

Yay! Maybe you will gravitate towards a better way to live.

[@patavinity1262]

@@os2958 Being a patronising little creep certainly won't convince many people.

[@Acheiropoietos]

Carnivores are like 🫶

[@Iivingroomforest]

I’m far from vegan. But traveling around especially in the eastern part of the world the most flavorful food with amazing textures and color has always been vegan for me

[@ljnissen6349]

"Clean kitchen, clean mind" Word!

[@jane-cn6nd]

Always clean as you cook, it makes the meal more relaxing because you don't have a mess when you're finished eating ❤

[@Entropy_Wins_4476]

This is what I love about your cooking style Derek. What to I have in the pantry/fridge today and how can I make it delicious! This is like a veg paella.

[@OlExtraRegularBass]

The thumbnail had me thinking paella. One of the dishes I miss most.

[@christimorgret7818]

Exactly like a veg paella.

[@stavokg]

I initially thought it was Paella when I saw the thumbnail!

[@Taking_Back_Thyme]

I’ve made Yotam Ottolenghi’s vegetarian paella. Oh my goodness. Yours is next. Thank you ❤

[@joannecaris]

The comments from Frankie never fail to crack me up 🤣. Love your cooking too ❤

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Glad you like them!

[@christimorgret7818]

Frankie keeps him honest and humble! 😊😂

[@carmelaromani5583]

Love the food. It’s amazing. We will love next to Derek do we will be eating there all the time. Love the comments for Frankie. She is so cute.

[@LilithLi13]

@@DerekSarnoChefjust discovering you, Chef-loving your vids and style. Could you recommend a zester? I’m super coveting that tool you use for your lemons. Tia 🐾💛🐾

[@br9791]

Never thought a dog could go vegan. Look how shiny he is. I wonder if being vegan would make my skin glow. Probably would

[@CMSCK]

Yum! Looks so good. I recently lost my kitchen friend…a lovely black lab at 15. At first it was hard to watch your channel because my heart hurt too much but now I enjoy seeing your well loved kitchen friend. The best friends ever. Thank you.

[@thatsalt1560]

I'm so sorry for your loss❤

[@jill5454]

❤🙏💙

[@electron-Volt]

Derek thank you. You are a gem of a human being and I really love watching your wonderful personality as well as the cooking tips.

[@sonoftherighthand]

I know you already know, but Frankie is adorable

[@peggys2546]

I’m with you, clean as I go. I cannot sit down and enjoy the meal while there’s still a mess in the kitchen.

[@karleedu]

You always give me a chuckle somewhere in your video. "tomato tooth paste" made me giggle. Love ALL of those vegies!!!

[@karynthompson6616]

“Mad knife skills, but give him a can & he chokes”! Oh, I needed that giggle!

[@heather-cz8yk]

Frankie must be the healthiest doggie in England! Love her comments. Yum Yum, Canada

[@kalo924]

Very inspiring, chef! I've been a vegan for 5 years. Brought the old man along with me. Had to learn a new way to cook. Very delicious. Watching you, your bro, rainbow plant life, wil young, et al. Feeling good. And I have the blood of a teenager 😊 I'm 79.

[@MarkyBigSmoke]

I hope those organisers of the plant based chef school gig are watching this! Love your sense of humour, editing and of course, the star of the show - Frankie!

[@JoeCoo7]

Best vegan cooking channel on YT. Thanks so much for your wonderful recipes.

[@brionfitzgerald1785]

Best COOKING channel on KZbin!!!

[@Fruitmandje20]

Your vision on vegan cooking is such an inspiration. Thank you, again, for giving us videos like this. Every time I wonder whether I watch the videos for the cooking, Frankie, or you - it's always all three!

[@linzertube]

Bursting with flavour! And, veggies…so many veggies! Love it, Derek! Thanks for laughs and good eats…a great combination! Hi to Frankie, too!

[@tamcon72]

Frankie's titles and voiceover, once again, killing it! And the recipe is so tantalizing: Veggie forward, hearty, and beautiful looking. Thanks for posting 🙂

[@anned6913]

Who needs table manners when the food is soooo smashing good !! Thanks for another amazing recipe Derek. ❤

[@DavidPerez-zs8im]

Rocking the hair and the beard bro! Thank you. Whole foods plant based like that rules.. NYC one ❤️ to you

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Thanks amigo - going full Grizzly Adams lol

[@kellyclark7517]

One love to both of your brothers!

[@islandkaren1]

So awesome (I'm referring to Frankie). And the food looks great too! 😊

[@DerekSarnoChef]

But of course, thank you!

[@barbaracohen2856]

Derek, this looks amazing!! YUM!!! I also appreciate how artistic you are...Thank you!...and always a treat to see Precious Frankie, too!💙

[@Judithestears]

I wish people who cook like this, or even close, would invite me to their house. I love food, am old and can’t do most for myself and husband doesn’t eat most of this. I’m starving…. This looked delish.

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Thank you

[@joshyouwuhh]

Something about Derek's cooking resonates with me like no video chef has in a long time!

[@KellyWatson-y1o]

Enjoy your show soooo much!! Thank you for being my Mentor!!❤ You are really contributing hugely to my Vegan transition this past 8'months🐱🐶

[@Anarchistyogi]

Omg Frankie’s face when she said she can’t eat onion 😢❤. I will 100% be making this when the weather cools down. I love all the tips for layering flavor, I have begun to use them even in my lazier cooking and it really makes a difference.

[@LadyMorrigan]

Just wanted to thank you for making vegan cooking so much more fun and interesting for me! Cooking has been my main hobby for most of my life, and after watching your videos I have started the transition to eating plant based. For most of my life I thought that vegan food felt too limiting, but I am consistently impressed by your food. (That charred red cabbage dish with tempeh in particular has changed my life haha).

[@ProtectiveDiet]

My cold water is “Nice” too. 😊😂 Frankie, I ❤️ watching your father cook as much as you do. 🤩I’m growing pimento peppers, and they look just like those. Do the EXTRA! Toast and grind 🙌⭐👏 I clean as I go and kiss my pups' smoosh heads often. It's my chef's treat. Fancy veg! Yes, please. 😊

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Love it!! Thanks for watching

[@BryannaHitchcock]

The commentary from Frankie rocks! Love your videos.

[@VeganViki]

Yum, looks delicious!it reminds me of vegan paella. I'll definitely be making this dish with the addition of oyster mushrooms! Thank you for sharing another amazing recipe! Big hugs to sweet Frankie♥️🌱🙏

[@janeladik1580]

I approached vegan cooking for a friend with heart healthy needs. My versions of plant based is very low fat ( 3 grams per meal) and very low sodium. Indeed my doctor said I needed more sodium. (💃💃). We have often wondered if the food we prepare is really as good as we think or are we just used to it. I watch you and think “now that taste as good as I think!” Indeed you top my imagination! Thank you for expanding my horizons. I can see I need a new mortar and pestle. I have ground too many pigments for egg tempera with my original one. You knife skills are epic.

[@loverly6099]

The sarcasm from Frankie kills me! Your videos have inspired me to get in the kitchen and so far I am seriously loving it. This is what I binge watch at 2am when I can’t sleep. I love it!Thank you 🙏🏼

[@stevewturnbull]

Looks delish. Toasted almonds sprinkled on top for the win :)

[@anthonyparkernearlifeexp]

I had no idea wherer this was going, but when I saw it was a rice mixture I was sold. I'm definitely making this one. My wife would love these in her lunches.

[@nikkikeus1592]

So, it's 07.40 and I want this for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Thanks chef, you and some amazing ladies teach me so much about vegan cooking and a vegan mindset.

[@jaieatsplants]

So freaking gorgeous, Derek!!! I know I eat with my eyes first but man, you are pushing that to the limit. I need to step my game up this week. 😂❤ and never had a need for a paella pan now I want one desperately. hugs to Frankie!

[@terrirosen-theakston5050]

Love watching your videos- & especially that precious girl watching your every move Thank you for some great recipes 😊

[@astran0micon-s5s]

Just wanted to pop in to say that since i started watching your videos, my passion and overall skill with cooking has blossomed. I'm by no means a professional (I really only started learning how to cook once i went vegetarian 8 or so years ago) but by studying and learning through your videos I feel as though I'm taking a masterclass in cooking and also in just overall spiritual wellbeing. Thanks for everything!

[@charishb]

I've been a fan so long, I remember when Frankie had a British accent!

[@VeretenoVids]

Well she's obviously so smart she's bilingual. 😉

[@DorothyMcLean-th8et]

With North American winter coming on, only thing I’d add are some cut up peeled potatoes- dunno why but potatoes always are good comfort food in cold weather. This dish looks awesome😁🙏

[@tamugray2650]

Clean kitchen clean mind. Thank-you Mr. Natural

[@Corinne-v9c]

Yes...the ABC's of cooking...Always Be Cleaning!

[@Becomingproactive]

So refreshing to see veggies being used as the main dish and in large quantities👏

[@BarbaraBlackwell-gd7sl]

Love this Derek,as usual. The comments I understand also help the channel, so for you, Frankie, and all of us, I’m gonna be liking and commenting on all videos even if it’s just an emoji. I found you ‘cause my son shared one of your videos. I’m all in!

[@Anna-s3g8j]

Frankie is such a doll ❤ and I love her narrative 😂 I also love your table manners. There is nothing better than watching someone who adores the food they're eating. No pretentious behaviour, and it makes the food more appealing (not that it wasn't appealing without watching you eat). I've cooked most of your recipes, and they're all delicious. Keep em coming. I eat stood up in the kitchen a lot too 😁 and love meals like this where you've got 2nds, 3rds, 4ths .....

[@galebecker3487]

HI Derek, thank you for your video. Such a good idea to add the cobbs. I will definitely do that. Frankie seemed so intrigued by your cooking. This dish was bursting with colour, deeelish. I would imagine even eating it cold would be good. Hugs to Frankie x Take care Gale❤

[@DerekSarnoChef]

It's delish no matter how you have it - and i had it allot :). Thanks Gale.

[@arlinejernigan]

You don't need the microphone. I love how clean you keep your kitchen.

[@myjewelry4u]

What a pretty dish! What a pretty girl ❤

[@DerekSarnoChef]

She says she knows lol. Thank you for saying

[@mtm00]

👍You, and your food, are such an inspiration, Derek. Thank you. (And Frankie.)

[@ModestoMundo]

Thank you for your videos, trying to learn how to make more vegetarian dishes for my 15 year old daughter while not alienating the carnivores in the family. Your recipes have helped me expand my cooking with delicious and healthy recipes for the whole family.

[@gbailey55]

Wow!!!! Made this for me and my hubby tonight and we're sold! I've been trying your vegan meals since I've never cooked like this, but I can easily follow your recipes. I charred the vegies and spices like you suggested and I can't believe how tasty it is. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. This was the third recipe of yours I've tried, and they've all been great.

[@Angel-xq1vn]

Wow, looks absolutely delicious. I have to say Frankie’s comments and facial expressions had me cracking up! Great and inspiring video. Thank you for sharing!!!

[@riverbilly64]

Definitely going on my “to cook” list. Maybe for Sunday dinner this week.

[@AwkwardPain]

When I see you cook it always reminds me that I need to buy more fresh veggies!

[@DerekSarnoChef]

YES! Always room for more fresh veg

[@deniselabrie3347]

Looks so good. Thanks Derek and Frankie ❤

[@chantalhounsom744]

Fabulous! Drooling over here. Plus I don't think you left one veg out of the equation!🥳😋

[@DeborahTompkinsSmith]

This is a fall dish for me, looks amazing. Can't wait to try this

[@DerekSarnoChef]

It's so good!

[@AmandaJYoungs]

I'm not here for your table manners, Derek, I'm here to learn to cook! (And for Frankie, obvs.) Seriously, I love how you clean up as you go, I'm learning to do this now and it makes everything easier, especially after you've cooked and eaten, when there's not much to wash up but the dishes! Also, I love how committed you are to building layers of flavour, and that's something else I'm learning to do. This is a wonderful channel, and almost everything you've made is something I would be thrilled to eat, and my body would be grateful for it, too. Thank you both - although I'm a bit alarmed about Frankie's switch from British to American accents! 🤣😂🤣🙂😉

[@tammyharris8264]

Your cooking is amazing. You are an amazing person. Sometimes, though Miss America steals the show, the captions are perfect. Thank you for sharing your time.

[@greyskyvegan]

yum! gorgeous and looks like a great cold weather dish too 🩶🩶🩶

[@jeromecalderone4526]

Came to this channel for the mushrooms subbed for the recipes. I eat with my eyes first and this is a real stunner thanks!

[@Jim_L]

Two-hundred GRAMS of green beans?! How soon you forget your homeland roots. We don't know the metric system here in America. 🤣 "Clean kitchen, clean mind." I wholeheartedly agree. I LOVE doing dishes. There's a Zen vibe about it (my friends think I'm nuts.) Watching these videos, I really feel like I'm in a culinary school getting some of the best free lessons. I find myself taking a lot of mental notes for when I cook. (So THANK YOU for that.) 👍 The meal here looks super delicious. 😃 It's right up my alley, which is that I'm big on the all-in-one, one-pot meals -- where you get all your nutrients in one bowl.

[@Julie5231veg]

Thank you Derek for sharing one of the monastery recipes, everything that you cooked there looked so amazing, I can’t wait to try it. Nice to see that lovely Frankie enjoyed the microphone! 💜

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Hope you enjoy

[@sandraradojevic3427]

This look amazing,so many colors and flavors.I love Frankis comments,it's so cool❤🌱

[@notoriousmaxify]

As much as I love watching you prepare meals, nothing beats seeing you enjoy your own cooking 😊 You're helping me see why restaurant food is always better than what I make at home. It's those extra touches like searing the spices. Another great Sarno dish 😋

[@DavidPerez-zs8im]

Looks like a paeya without the killing....so yummy forgot to say that.. NYC one ❤️ to you Derek thank you

[@qwiddity]

Hey Derek! To cut corn from its cob without mess, get a big mixing bowl, and a tiny bowl. Put the tiny bowl upside down inside the big bowl. Then put the corn vertically on top of the tiny bowl in the big bowl, and cut away without fear of mess! Something I learned watching *Iron Chef* back in the 90's, and the memory has been holding on until now to tell you about this amazing no-mess corn-cutting hack For serious no-mess, put a towel on top of the arrangement I've badly described, and your corn-collection will be even easier. 🤪💖

[@memissjan]

I was going to bring that back up too!! 😀 I use a Bundt pan actually 😊

[@memissjan]

*hack. Not back

[@debiwillis9045]

Ive done that, I will stick to just the cutting board!

[@ellenwhidbey]

You and Frankie are a match made in heaven! I’m salivating over that dish!

[@jenniferhuff2566]

It looks as delicious as I imagine it tastes! Thanks for inspiring us to spend a little extra time to make an amazing meal.

[@carmenmarcinkiewicz7149]

My oh my..........that looks AMAZING!!!

[@elizabethmcdonald4318]

Thank you for this! It will be a great way to use up a lot of the late summer produce from my CSA box.

[@thebrilliantrj]

Looks incredible as always!

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Ah, thanks man!!

[@helen2931]

Looks fantastic Derek, thank you for sharing how you cook nature’s rainbow 🌱Your compassionate food is incredible, kind to the animals and good for the soul! ☺️🌱

[@arlene1212]

Looks and I'm sure tastes amazing! This will be on my next holiday dinner. Thank you!

[@Fit4life_71]

My kind of dish thank you Love the flavours love the simplicity of one pot dishes hope my rice don't end up stodgy 👍🏼

[@donnaqem]

Frankie sure is tough to please 😆. Love the vegan Paella recipe. Have to make this one. My chocolate lab Kiah and I say Thanks Derek/Frankie.

[@cduran110]

Love Frankie and your thoughtful content ❤

[@TheGrimVegan]

Another recipe I can't wait to try. My mom always said if you cook from the heart, the food will be delicious. My mom spent hours in the kitchen, her clean kitchen, which was her favorite place, cooking the best meals. She always went that extra step to make it special. She would have loved your videos and your clean kitchen. My furbabies are all wags for Miss America! We love her so!! We can't wait for your next video.

[@MsCValentiner]

That is one gorgeous dish!! 🎉

[@brionfitzgerald1785]

Frankie: "It's the only way I get more treats." Me: Like, subscribed (already), wait for the next amazing video, making a bet with myself on how many times the mic will be forgotten or turned off. 😂 Love the real, raw videos! Keep them coming, and much success to you!

[@aprildntn]

Yum! I love a rice and lentil combo and this would be a great way to do a one pot meal. Awesome.

[@Hollysuzette33]

So good. I will make this. There is a famous veg cookbook called, MooseWood Cookbook that has a vegan soup recipe called Gypsy Soup. I live on this in the winter. It's a perfect recipe...I feel I just learned so much here to make new versions that will be exciting. You are so right to make the homemade stock...makes everything over the top delicious. Many thanks.

[@LiveyourbestLifeCoach]

I love your recipes. They are awesome. Frankie is the star of the show, her commentary is the best.

[@amandawood7015]

That looks so good

[@Awaken218]

I absolutely love cooking! It is my Zen! Since I’ve discovered your channel, I am obsessed lol. Vegetarian, so you give me so many ideas! This recipe is on my grocery list so that I can make it this weekend. I can’t wait!

[@JordanDecay]

The passion! The love! The colours!

[@Tablahands]

Genius idea. It almost reminds me of a biriyani.

[@heidik.3322]

Interesting with the corn cubs. Great idea! Thanks 🙏 🐾

[@MGrace-16180]

Derek, outstanding! Hello Miss Frankie! 🤗

[@cycyj847]

Looks brilliant!! 😋

[@Nirakia]

This was such an entertaining video! Thank you x

[@jimd4504]

Awesome! And loving all the Frankie in these videos

[@sierrahunterlewis7677]

I just found your site. Your demeanor is lovely , as well as the humor you filter in !!! Blessings to you honey 💖 NAM-MYOHO-RENGE-KYO 🎉

[@lindaborland5123]

I am WFPB and mostly SOS free. After watching this video, I told my husband that it looked really good and that I could probably convert it. When I looked at the recipe, I saw that you already considered that. I really appreciated that. I also liked the added humor of your dog's funny comments 😅

[@Scrumptious-b2q]

🇨🇦 I love his knife skills. I know he wouldn’t necessarily take that as a compliment because that’s his job but nevertheless, it’s a joy to watch, It’s also quite possible rhe clip is speeded up. I naturally clean as I go in everything in my life. I am much older than he is, but I believe he would make a wonderful friend. He seems so very very genuine. I low-key have also lost my wife I like he have a companion, a wonderful, big dog who goes everywhere with me. He unlike me is an accomplished chef. He is teaching me to cook. And I am really enjoying it Thank you🇨🇦

[@RainbowWrite]

I've been using the water I rinse my rice with to water my plants outside! It actually does help them grow. Some people say it's a myth but it actually works.

[@kerry8461]

That was gorgeous!

[@BarbBallas7942]

Looks delicious! I cant wait to make this. Hugs and kisses to Frankie! 🐾🥰🐾

[@stellarsyd]

Just discovered your incredible channel!❤ Thanks for doing vegan food justice ✨🫶🌱

[@krom820]

That looks beautiful. I believe you eat with your eyes first and this dish fits the bill. Now you just need to invite people to the UK to come cook with you! I can't wait to make this!

[@belwynne1386]

I like the make ahead method. I will make risotto more frequently now!

[@lightfrequency8032]

Wow you make dinner look like an art piece. It looks AMAZING! Bon appétit 😊