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.

Smoky Spiced Veggie Rice
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
This dish was a delight! The spices made it really flavorful. Will definitely make it again!
This sounds good, but I’m not sure about using frozen peas in a recipe. They might taste weird compared to fresh ones. Just sayin’.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! The spices really do bring the dish to life! What other veggies do you plan to add next time?