Vegetarian Serbian Rice Pilaf

6 steps · 45 min total

1. 01

   Prep Vegetables

   Finely chop the big onion, medium carrot, and big bell pepper.
2. 02

   Sauté Vegetables

   Heat the 3 tablespoons of unrefined oil in a large pot or deep skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrot, and bell pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened.
3. 03

   Add Paprika and Rice

   Stir in the 1 teaspoon of paprika until fragrant. Then, add the 1 cup of rice, stirring to coat the grains with the oil and vegetables.
4. 04

   Add Liquid and Seasoning

   Pour in the 3 cups of water. Season with 8 servings of sea salt and 1/4 teaspoon of ground pepper. Stir everything together.
5. 05

   Simmer Pilaf

   Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot tightly and let it simmer until all the water has been absorbed and the rice is tender.
6. 06

   Rest and Serve

   Once the liquid is absorbed, remove the pot from the heat and let it rest, still covered. Fluff with a fork before serving.