Vegetable Pepper Rice Skillet

A vibrant, one-pan main dish featuring sautéed onions, peppers, and tomatoes tossed with fluffy rice. Bursting with flavor and color, this meal is both comforting and satisfying.

Steps

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. 2. Add diced onion and bell pepper; sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened. 3. Stir in garlic and paprika; cook for 30 seconds. 4. Add chopped tomato and cook for 2 minutes until slightly broken down. 5. Stir in uncooked rice and mix to coat with vegetables and oil. 6. Pour in vegetable broth, season with salt and pepper, and bring to a gentle boil. 7. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed. 8. Fluff rice with a fork, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot.

1/2 cup uncooked white rice 1/2 small onion, diced 1/2 bell pepper (any color), diced 1 small tomato, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika Salt and pepper to taste 1 cup vegetable broth Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)