Description
Homemade delicious rice recipe brings comfort and warmth straight from Mediterranean kitchens. Rich spices and fresh ingredients combine to create a mouthwatering dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) long-grain rice
- 2 cups (480 ml) vegetable broth
- 1 cup (150 g) bell peppers, diced (mixed colors)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 cup (15 g) fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt to taste
Cooking Fat:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious cooking vessel over moderate temperature, gently sautéing diced onions until they become softened and translucent, approximately 5 minutes.
- Introduce minced garlic and continue cooking for an additional 60 seconds, releasing its aromatic essence.
- Incorporate long-grain rice into the pot, gently toasting the grains while continuously stirring to enhance their nutty flavor profile for roughly 2 minutes.
- Gradually pour vegetable broth into the mixture, seasoning with a delicate pinch of salt, then elevate the heat to generate a rolling boil.
- Once boiling commences, reduce temperature to its lowest setting, secure the lid, and allow the rice to simmer undisturbed for 15-20 minutes until liquid is fully absorbed.
- After cooking duration concludes, use a fork to delicately separate and aerate the rice grains, creating a light and fluffy texture.
- Fold in vibrant diced bell peppers and ground cumin, distributing the ingredients evenly throughout the rice.
- Remove from heat source, re-cover the pot, and permit the rice to rest for an additional 5 minutes to complete its steaming process.
- Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro immediately before serving, adding a burst of herbal freshness to the dish.
Notes
- Toasting rice in olive oil before adding liquid helps develop a nutty, rich flavor and prevents clumping.
- Use fresh garlic and sauté briefly to avoid burning, which can create a bitter taste in the rice.
- Consider substituting vegetable broth with chicken or mushroom stock for deeper umami complexity.
- For gluten-free or low-carb variations, swap long-grain rice with cauliflower rice or quinoa while maintaining similar cooking techniques.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg