Description
If you’re looking for a dish that captures the vibrant essence of African cuisine, then this Oil-Free Vegan Jollof Rice is your ticket to flavor town!
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 1 cup long grain rice (of choice) *
- Boiling water
Skillet Ingredients:
- 1 large red onion, small dice
- 1 medium red bell pepper, small dice
- 1 small jalapeno pepper, seeds removed, fine dice (optional)
- 5 green onions, sliced
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- 3 Tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth *
- 1 cup petite diced tomatoes (from can)
- 1 Tablespoon tahini
- 1 to 3 teaspoons pure maple syrup *
Spice/Herb Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 Tablespoon curry powder *
- 2 teaspoon dried crushed thyme leaves *
- Pinch ginger powder
- ¼ to 1 teaspoon sea salt (+/-)
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
- Rinse the rice well in a fine mesh sieve, then place in a glass bowl, cover with boiling water, then allow to soak uncovered for 20 minutes, then drain off the water, shake well to remove excess water, then set aside until Step 5.
- Place the Spice/Herb Ingredients in a small bowl, mix well, set aside.
- In a large skillet, add the diced onions, red bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, and green onions sauté over medium-high heat for 7 to 9 minutes to soften, add a splash of water, if needed to avoid burning.
- Then lower the heat to medium, add the minced garlic and tomato paste, sauté, stir constantly for one minute.
- Then add all the soaked and drained rice and the Spice/Herb Mix to the skillet, stir to incorporate and coat the rice really well with the spices (and other ingredients).
- Then add all the remaining Skillet Ingredients, stir well to incorporate, tuck in the bay leaves, then bring the mixture to a boil, then immediately lower to a simmer. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and allow to simmer with a very low boil for 20 minutes, check to see if the rice is tender after 20 minutes. This is largely dependent upon the brand of rice and type of rice. If not tender, then continue to cook 5 to 10 minutes longer or until the rice is perfectly tender. If needed, add a couple tablespoons of water. Repeat, if necessary, until the rice is tender.
- Once the rice is perfectly tender, remove from the stove and allow to sit uncovered for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, stir well, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
*Please reference the blog post for Tips for Success, Pantry Items Used, Storage and Freezing, and Kitchen Products Used.
*Sea Salt: Please adjust the sea salt based upon your family’s sea salt preferences and/or based upon dietary needs.
*Serving: 4 to 6 (makes 6 ½ cups)