Faux Spanish Rice

Published: March 31, 2023
Chef: KemoNine • Category: Side • Cuisine: Side

Tags: Vegan • Vegetarain • Rice • WhiteRice • BrownRice • WildRice

Prep Time: 5 mins • Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

  • 1/8 tsp smoked sweet paprika (regular paprika is a sub)
  • dash smoked hot paprika (smoked paprika as a sub)
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp medium coarse ground pepper (or equiv)
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 red/orange/yellow pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup white or brown long grain rice
  • 1 tbsp wild rice (cooked 25 mins, drained, cooled)

Directions

  • cook wild rice 20-25 mins (1/2 way through), drain, set aside
  • sautéed bell pepper lightly, set aside
  • toast rice in sunflower oil
  • add spice and mix thoroughly
  • add everything else
  • bring to boil
  • reduce to simmer
  • cook 20-25 minutes

Inspiration & Resources

  • Rice-A-Roni Spanish rice

Pictured: A wooden spoon laiden with steamy, white rice. The image was obtained from Unsplash at https://unsplash.com/photos/f9my1cgdwu4