Recipe
Vegan Creole Rice
A flavorful dish made with rice cooked in spices and mixed with vegetables, providing a taste of Southern cuisine. It's hearty and delicious.
Instructions
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Step 1
Rinse the long-grain rice in the colander and let it drain. Dice the onion, bell pepper, and celery, and mince the garlic on the cutting board.
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Step 2
Heat the olive oil in the large pot with lid over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic, paprika, thyme, and cayenne pepper; sauté for 8 minutes until softened and fragrant, stirring with the wooden spoon.
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Step 3
Stir in the tomato, vegetable broth, and drained long-grain rice with the wooden spoon. Bring to a boil over high heat, then cover, reduce to low heat, and simmer for 18 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
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Step 4
Remove the large pot with lid from the heat and let the rice rest, covered, for 10 minutes. The grains should finish steaming and separate easily.
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Step 5
Add the salt and gently stir through the rice with the wooden spoon, adjusting the final seasoning evenly throughout the pot. Serve hot from the large pot with lid.