Sweet Pepper Rice Recipe

Name: Sweet Pepper Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice (I like to use brown basmati); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup); 1/2 - 1 teaspoon salt; 1 -2 garlic clove, finely chopped; 1/4 cup dry white wine (or veg. broth); 1 medium red bell pepper, diced (or yellow pepper) (optional); 1 teaspoon paprika; cayenne pepper; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 2 cups boiling water; 2 -3 tablespoons cilantro, coarsely chopped (or parsley)

Servings: persons

1 cup basmati rice (I like to use brown basmati)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 medium yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup)
1/2 - 1 teaspoon salt
1 -2 garlic clove, finely chopped
1/4 cup dry white wine (or veg. broth)
1 medium red bell pepper, diced (or yellow pepper) (optional)
1 teaspoon paprika
cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups boiling water
2 -3 tablespoons cilantro, coarsely chopped (or parsley)

1
Rinse the rice well. Drain and set aside.
2
Heat oil and butter in a large skillet that has a tight fitting lid. Add the onion and 1/2 teaspoons salt; saute over medium heat about 5 mins., until the onion is soft. Add the garlic and wine(or veg. broth) and cook 1-2 minutes , until the pan is nearly dry. Follow with the bell peppers(and chlies if using), 1/2 teaspoons salt, paprika, and a few pinches of cayenne, and the black pepper. Stir in the drained rice and saute with the onions and peppers until heated through, about 3 minutes.
3
Pour the boiling water over, making sure that is the rice is covered. When the water returns to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover the pan and cook until rice is tender, just under 20 mins.(longer for brown rice).
4
Gently stir in the cilantro and serve. Enjoy!

1348

kcal

Calories

128

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup basmati rice (I like to use brown basmati), 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup), and more.

Yes, Sweet Pepper Rice falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Sweet Pepper Rice

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