Vegan  Spanish Rice

Yield

4 people

Time

1 hour

Homemade vegan Spanish rice is a hearty nutritious dish made in one pot that features long grain brown rice, tomatoes, peppers, tomato paste, onion, garlic and classic Latin seasoning.

Ingredients

– 1 onion diced – 1 bell pepper chopped – 3 cloves garlic minced – 2 Tbsp tomato paste double concentrated preferably – 2 tsp smoked paprika – 2 tsp onion powder – 1/2 tsp garlic powder – 1 tsp cumin – 1.5 tsp corriander – 1.75 tsp sea salt – 1 Tbsp brown sugar optional – 1 tsp oregano – 2 cups long grain brown rice rinsed + drained – 28 oz can fire roasted tomatoes whole or diced – 3 cups water – 10 sprigs thyme – 1/3 cup cilantro or parsley for garnish – 2 links soyrizo cut into 1 inch pieces - Optional

1. Preheat a 12 inch high sided sautee pan over medium heat. Add a light drizzle of olive oil and pan sear the soyrizo until golden brown. Transfer to a bowl and keep warm.

2. Add the diced onion with a pinch of salt and sauce until translucent and starts to get some color. Add the bell pepper and sauté a few more minute just until it begins to soften. Push the veggies to the side and add the garlic in the center with a drop of oil. Cook for about 40 seconds or so just until fragrant then give everything a good stir.

3. Add the tomato paste and mix well.

4. Sprinkle in your spices: paprika, onion + garlic powder, cumin, coriander, brown sugar, salt and oregano. Stir and cook another minute or so until you start to smell the aroma of all the spices.

5. Stir in the brown rice and make sure to coat all over. Add the tomatoes with all the juices. (If starting with whole tomatoes make sure to lightly crush them with your hand before adding them.)

6. Pour in the water, add the thyme sprigs and bring to a boil. Give everything a good stir, turn the heat down to medium low and cover with a tight lid. Simmer for 55 to 60 minutes or adjust timing depending on the type of rice you are using. Remove from heat and allow the rice to sit covered and additional 10 to 15 minutes to finish absorbing all the liquid.

7. Fluff with a fork and add the soyrizo back into the dish. Serve hot sprinkled with fresh cilantro, parsley or scallions.

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