Smothered Rice Recipe
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Ingredients
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Rice
Sauce
Method
Cooking the Rice
- 1
Prepare the Rice
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of long-grain white rice, 2 cups of water, and 1 tsp of salt. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Simmer
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the saucepan with a lid. Let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the water is absorbed.
- 3
Making the Sauce
- 4
Sauté the Vegetables
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 medium diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
- 5
Add Garlic and Bell Pepper
Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 diced bell pepper. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the bell pepper is tender.
- 6
Combine Remaining Ingredients
Add 1 can of diced tomatoes (with juices), 1 cup of vegetable broth, 1 tsp of cumin, 1 tsp of paprika, 1 tsp of black pepper, and 1 tsp of chili powder to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
- 7
Simmer the Sauce
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and let it cook for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- 8
Finish the Sauce
Stir in 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley just before removing from heat.
Combining Rice and Sauce
- 9
Serve
Spoon the sauce over the cooked rice and mix gently to combine. Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.