Dairy-Free Savory Rice
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this flavorful Dairy-Free Savory Rice recipe, a wholesome one-pan dish packed with vibrant veggies and aromatic spices. Perfect for those seeking a dairy-free, gluten-free option, this recipe combines long-grain white rice with a medley of diced carrots, celery, red bell pepper, and peas, simmered to perfection in vegetable broth. Infused with cumin, paprika, and turmeric, every bite bursts with warming, earthy flavors, while fresh parsley adds a bright finishing touch. Ready in just 30 minutes, this crowd-pleaser is ideal for busy evenings or meal prepping, delivering comfort and nutrition in every serving.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 1 celery stalk, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 0.5 cup frozen peas
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pan; sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
Stir in the rice, ensuring it gets well coated with the oil and onions, cooking for about 2 minutes.
Add the vegetable broth to the pan, and bring to a gentle simmer.
Stir in the diced carrot, sliced celery, chopped red bell pepper, and frozen peas.
Add the cumin powder, paprika, turmeric powder, salt, and black pepper to the mixture. Stir well to combine.
Cover the pan and reduce the heat to low. Allow the rice to cook and absorb the broth for 15-18 minutes.
Once all the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, remove the pan from the heat.
Let it sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
917 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.7 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.7 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3619 mg | 157% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 130.9 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.4 g | 73% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.1 g | ||
| Protein | 23.5 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 253 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 10.1 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 2187 mg | 47% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
