Hi Patsy, I’m sorry you had a hard time with this recipe! But it sounds like a bit of user error! The broccoli was supposed to have been steamed before you added it to the pan. That’s what is stated in the ingredients list: “2 cups steamed broccoli florets”. About the carrots: they’re not supposed to soften completely in the pan since they will cook in the oven, which is why the directions say to “Saute onions, carrot, corn, and ham 5-7 minutes or until veggies start to soften.” Perhaps the rice would take longer to cook, depending on your oven running hot or cold, but did the rice end up cooking? And was the taste terrible or just the directions?

You changed, added, or substituted 7 out of 12 ingredients in the recipe. That is more than half so I’d argue it isn’t even the same recipe anymore. Don’t rate 5 stars when you didn’t even follow the recipe. It’s misleading for the people who want to do it as written.

As long as you add it in near the end of cooking and adjust the liquid amounts to match that of the rice to make sure it cooks properly.

Can I use minute rice in this recipe

I divide into serving size portion after bakng & freeze to make meals for later.