Smoky Spiced Veggie Rice is a delicious and wholesome dish combining the earthy flavors of smoked paprika and mixed vegetables with fluffy rice. It's a satisfying, vegan-friendly meal perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rice uncooked
- 1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 onion large, diced
- 1 cup bell pepper mixed colors, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup carrots diced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and diced onion and sauté until the onion becomes translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the diced bell pepper, frozen peas, and carrots. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Add the rinsed rice to the skillet, stirring to combine with the vegetables.
- Sprinkle in the smoked paprika, ground cumin, and ground coriander, ensuring the spices evenly coat the rice and vegetables.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let simmer for 20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and tender.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat and fluff the rice with a fork. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve warm.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg