One-Pot Spicy Vegetable Rice

• Produce

  • 2 Bell peppers, large red
  • 3 Carrots chopped into small pieces, medium
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
  • 4 cloves Garlic chopped finely
  • 1 Onion chopped finely, medium
  • 1 cup Peas, frozen

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 tsp Chili /red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp Paprika, smoked
  • 1 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 2 tsp Turmeric, ground

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 tbsp Olive oil

• Liquids

  • 3 cups Water

• Other

  • 250g or 1 slightly rounded cup uncooked rice ( basmati works best

Found on avirtualvegan.com

Description

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
• 1 medium onion chopped finely
• 3 medium carrots chopped into small pieces
• 4 cloves of garlic chopped finely
• 2 large bell peppers cut into large chunks (red, yellow or orange are best in this)
• 1 cup of frozen peas (or chopped green beans)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon chili /red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (you can sub this for chipotle powder)
• 250g or 1 slightly rounded cup uncooked rice ( basmati works best)
• 3 cups water

Directions

• Heat the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat.
• Saute the onions until translucent. If you do not wish to use oil then use can dry fry them or use a drop of water instead.
• Add the carrots, garlic and bell peppers and continue cooking for a few minutes.
• Add the rice, tomatoes, peas, spices, seasoning and water.
• Stir really well and cook until the liquid starts to bubble.
• Turn down low, cover with a lid and cook until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed stirring occasionally.
• Serve immediately.