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.

Smoky Spiced Veggie Rice

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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.

Servings 4 people

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

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Ingredients

  

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• 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

Calories: 200kcal

Meal Type: Dinner

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Keyword: rice dish, smoked paprika, vegan

Cooking Method: Baked

Diet: Vegan

Time: 30-45 Min

Level: Easy