Easy One Pot Rice and Beans | Jollof Rice | Healthy Vegan and Vegetarian Recipe

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

Brown rice adds fiber and nutrients.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: water

💰Cheaper: water

Water is a cost-effective base.

bell pepper

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini provides similar texture.

cayenne pepper

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Paprika offers a milder flavor.

Add fire roasted tomatoes, yellow bell pepper, orange bell pepper, and Scotch bonnet pepper into a blender and blend until smooth.

In a skillet, heat vegetable oil and add chopped onion, cooking until softened or caramelized.

Add ginger, garlic, and spices to the skillet and cook until aromatic.

Pour in the blended pepper mixture and veggie bouillon, keeping the lid on to prevent splatter.

Reduce the mixture until it thickens to about 2 cups.

Stir in Basmati brown rice and let it simmer, checking for liquid absorption.

Once the rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed, let it sit covered for 10-15 minutes off the heat to steam.

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