Quick Bell Pepper Rice Pan (Vegetarian Recipe)

Bell Pepper Rice with Yogurt Garlic Sauce

Everyone needs a quick recipe brimming with nutrition and bold flavors, and that’s just what you’ll find with my easy Bell Pepper Rice Pan. I’ve included tomato paste for a rich color and flavor. Along with the spices, it takes your taste buds away on an exotic journey.

And then there’s that yogurt garlic sauce, adding a creamy finish to this simple weeknight dinner. It’s vegetarian too, which means everyone can enjoy this delicious meal.

I love making it, not just for the wonderful medley of flavors, but because you only need one pan to whip this up to shake off the usual boring dinner routine!

Ingredients for this Bell Pepper & Rice Recipe

• Basmati Rice: This kind of rice works best in a one pan style. You will cook it in the pan with other aromatic ingredients, so be sure not to pre-cook it.
• Bell Peppers: I used red bell peppers, but if all you can find are green ones, those will work too.
• Garlic: In savory dishes, garlic is truly one of the best and healthiest ways to add flavor.
• Tomato Paste: Just a little bit will boost the taste and texture of your rice pan. Alternatively, you can use Ajvar.
• Vegetable Broth: This is the liquid that will cook your rice in the pan. It’s far more flavorful than just adding water.
• Seasonings: You’ll need sweet paprika powder, cayenne pepper, and hot paprika.

Yogurt Garlic Sauce

I’ll show you how to make this splendidly savory sauce with yogurt, garlic, fresh lemon juice, canola oil, salt, cayenne pepper, and an array of fresh mixed herbs.

How To Make this Recipe

Step 1:

You’ll start by cutting up your bell peppers and peeling your garlic. Then you’ll fry the bell peppers in your pan over high heat. While the peppers fry, rinse the rice and drain it well.

Step 2:

Press your garlic into the pan, then add the tomato paste and spices, mixing it all together over medium heat. You’ll then throw the rice in along with half the vegetable broth. Mix it together and let it simmer until the liquid has evaporated. Then add the rest of the broth and cover. You’ll simmer on low until the rice is fully cooked, stirring here and there.

Step 3:

While the rice cooks, you’ll mix the yogurt garlic sauce together by combining all the ingredients. If you let it sit a little bit in the fridge, all the flavors will come together beautifully in time to enjoy with your rice. I like to serve it in a bowl and let everyone drizzle the yogurt garlic sauce on top of their portions.