Description
A vibrant and wholesome dish packed with colorful veggies and smoky flavors, perfect for a quick and easy meal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown rice
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 cup peas (frozen)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Heat a generous splash of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add in your chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until softened.
- Toss in your bell pepper and zucchini; cook for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the brown rice, smoked paprika, and saffron.
- Pour in the vegetable broth, bringing it all to a boil.
- Reduce the heat, cover, and let it simmer for 40-45 minutes.
- After the time’s up, add the peas and season with salt and pepper; cook for 5 more minutes.
- Remove from heat and let it sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Make sure to soak the brown rice beforehand for better cooking results. Feel free to customize with any veggies you have on hand.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Spanish