One Pot Spicy Vegetable Rice

30 minutes & one pot is all that is standing between you & a big bowl full of deliciously spiced, flavourful rice studded with sweet, soft veggies.

Posted by Melanie M.

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This One-Pot Spicy Vegetable Rice is our go to favourite mid-week dinner. It's quick, easy, cheap and tastes great!

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You Will Need (13 things)

  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 Onions
  • 3 Carrot(s)
  • 4 Cloves Garlic
  • 2 Large Bell Pepper
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes
  • 2 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1 ½ tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 cup (slightly rounded) Rice , basmati works well but long grain is ok too
  • 3 cup Water

Steps (4 steps, 30 minutes)

  1. 1

    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.

  2. 2

    Add the carrots, garlic and bell peppers and continue cooking for a few minutes.

  3. 3

    Add the rice, tomatoes, peas, spices, seasoning and water.
    Stir really well and cook until the liquid starts to bubble.

  4. 4

    Turn down low, cover with a lid and cook until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed stirring occasionally.
    Serve immediately.