Djuvec (Vegetable Rice)

Name: Djuvec (Vegetable Rice)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: European, Eastern European
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion (diced); 1 red bell pepper (chopped); 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped); 3-4 tbsp Ajvar ((*see notes)); 1 tbsp Vegeta ((optional) or use vegetable bouillon powder); 1 tsp paprika powder (or more to taste); 1/2 tsp onion powder ((optional)); Salt and pepper (to taste); 1 cup rice ((*see notes)); 1 (15 oz) can crushed tomatoes; 2 cups water (or vegetable broth if not using bouillon powder); 1 1/3 cups peas (frozen); Fresh herbs (to garnish (e.g. parsley))

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:25min

This Djuvec rice is a simple, healthy, and super customizable veggie and flavor-packed side dish or main. Serve alongside a mid-week meal or at parties, potlucks, and BBQ's. Plus, this vegetable rice recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, low fat, vegan, and uses just one pot!

Updated at: Thu, 06 Mar 2025 17:23:57 GMT