Bell Pepper Rice

Bell Pepper Rice

from livinglou.com
Side Dish
40 min
263 kcal / serving

Jazz up rice and add an extra serving of vegetables to your weeknight supper with this simple side dish for bell pepper rice.

Ingredients

  • 1 cupwhite rice
  • 2 cupswater
  • 2 tbspolive oil
  • 1red bell pepper (diced)
  • 1yellow bell pepper (diced)
  • 1 smallonion (diced)
  • 2 clovesgarlic (minced)
  • 1 tspcoriander
  • ½ tspcumin
  • ½ tspturmeric
  • ¼ tspsalt
  • ¼ tsppepper
  • 1 tspdried parsley
  • ¼ tspbasil

Directions

  1. 1

    In a medium sized pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add bell peppers and onion. Cook for 4-5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add garlic, coriander, cumin, turmeric, salt and pepper. Cook for another minute or until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add in rice, toast the rice for 1-2 minutes, until coated in spices. Add water, parsley and basil. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce to a simmer. Cook for 20 minutes.