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Spicy Moroccan Rice

Deliciously Easy Spicy Moroccan Rice for Quick Dinners

Transform leftover rice into a flavorful experience with this Spicy Moroccan Rice, a quick vegetarian meal ready in just 25 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Best Recipes
Cuisine: North African
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 3 cups cooked white rice or brown rice/quinoa for healthier option
  • 1 large red pepper or green pepper if needed
  • 1 large red onion or yellow/white onion
  • 1 medium tomato or canned tomatoes
For the Flavor
  • 2 cloves garlic or garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin or Moroccan spice blend
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika or smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric can be omitted
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon or nutmeg for substitution
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper or white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
For Garnish
  • chopped parsley or coriander optional

Equipment

  • skillet
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Spicy Moroccan Rice
  1. Warm 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-low heat. Add 1 diced red pepper and 1 diced red onion with 2 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened.
  2. Stir in 1 teaspoon each of ground cumin, sweet paprika, ground turmeric, ground cinnamon, and ground black pepper. Cook for 1 minute to toast spices. Fold in 1 diced tomato, cooking for 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add 3 cups cooked white rice, breaking up clumps. Stir well and heat through for 4-5 minutes until infused with spice flavors.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt. Add cayenne pepper if desired, stir well, and let meld for 1-2 minutes.
  5. Transfer to serving dish, sprinkle with chopped parsley or coriander, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use leftover rice for better texture. Adjust spices gradually and consider adding extra vegetables for variation.

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