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Vegetable Jolly Rice

Vegetable rice with broth, tomato, peppers, ginger, and warm spice.

Yield: 4–6 servings
Style: plant-based rice dish
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Ingredients

Base
  • 2 cups parboiled rice
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 3 tbsp olive or palm oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger
  • 1 to 2 Scotch bonnet peppers
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup carrots, small dice
  • 1 cup green beans, 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 cup peas
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1 can diced tomatoes, 14.5 oz
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt and black pepper
  • 1/4 cup parsley or cilantro

Method

  1. Rinse rice until water runs clear and drain well.
  2. Heat oil and sauté onion 3 to 4 minutes.
  3. Add garlic, ginger, and peppers; cook 1 minute.
  4. Stir in tomato paste and cook 1 to 2 minutes.
  5. Add diced tomatoes and spices; cook 2 minutes.
  6. Add bell peppers, carrots, beans, peas, and corn; cook 3 to 4 minutes.
  7. Stir in rice, add broth, and bring to a boil.
  8. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 20 to 25 minutes.
  9. Rest 10 minutes off heat. Remove bay leaves.
  10. Fluff, fold in herbs, adjust seasoning, and serve hot.

Finish + Service

  • Top with extra parsley or cilantro.
  • Optional add-in: cooked chickpeas or chicken.
  • Serve hot.
Uncle Cheese Hot migration — Vegetable Jolly Rice converted into the hosted recipe system.